Reactions to Vietnam, 1964-75 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did the My Lai Massacre occur?
On what date did the My Lai Massacre occur?
16 March 1968
What did American soldiers find when they arrived at My Lai village?
What did American soldiers find when they arrived at My Lai village?
Only civilians - women, children, elderly
How many civilians were confirmed dead at My Lai, according to official estimates?
How many civilians were confirmed dead at My Lai, according to official estimates?
At least 347
Who documented the My Lai Massacre with photographs?
Who documented the My Lai Massacre with photographs?
Sergeant Ron Haeberle
How many civilians was Lt Calley found guilty of murdering?
How many civilians was Lt Calley found guilty of murdering?
22 civilians
How long was Lt Calley's sentence reduced to after his initial life imprisonment?
How long was Lt Calley's sentence reduced to after his initial life imprisonment?
Three years
How many other officers actually faced trial for the My Lai Massacre besides Lt Calley?
How many other officers actually faced trial for the My Lai Massacre besides Lt Calley?
None - Calley was the only one
In what month and year did the Kent State shootings occur?
In what month and year did the Kent State shootings occur?
May 1970
How many students were killed at Kent State University?
How many students were killed at Kent State University?
4 killed
How many National Guard members were called in on 3 May at Kent State?
How many National Guard members were called in on 3 May at Kent State?
900 members
What made the Kent State shootings particularly shocking to many Americans?
What made the Kent State shootings particularly shocking to many Americans?
Victims were unarmed white middle-class
What played a crucial role in spreading awareness of both My Lai and Kent State?
What played a crucial role in spreading awareness of both My Lai and Kent State?
Powerful photographs distributed globally