Demands for peace (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many people protested against the war in Washington DC in December 1962?
How many people protested against the war in Washington DC in December 1962?
25,000 people
How many people participated in anti-war demonstrations across the USA in October 1969?
How many people participated in anti-war demonstrations across the USA in October 1969?
Two million people
How much did America spend per year on the Vietnam War, according to Martin Luther King?
How much did America spend per year on the Vietnam War, according to Martin Luther King?
$20 billion
What age range of men did the draft system affect?
What age range of men did the draft system affect?
18-26
In which year did Martin Luther King declare his opposition to the Vietnam War?
In which year did Martin Luther King declare his opposition to the Vietnam War?
1967
Why was opposition from Veterans Against the War particularly powerful?
Why was opposition from Veterans Against the War particularly powerful?
They couldn't be dismissed as unpatriotic
What role did Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) play in the anti-war movement?
What role did Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) play in the anti-war movement?
They organised demonstrations & media coverage
What did boxer Muhammad Ali do when he was drafted?
What did boxer Muhammad Ali do when he was drafted?
He refused to serve
What major decision did President Johnson make in 1968 due to anti-war pressure?
What major decision did President Johnson make in 1968 due to anti-war pressure?
He didn't seek re-election
What did protesters chant against President Johnson?
What did protesters chant against President Johnson?
'Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids did you kill today?'
How did protests in October 1969 affect President Nixon's military plans?
How did protests in October 1969 affect President Nixon's military plans?
He was forced to delay bombing campaigns
When did small groups begin protesting American involvement in Vietnam?
When did small groups begin protesting American involvement in Vietnam?
1950s