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Why did antiwar demonstrations decline after the killings at Kent State University in 1970?
A) President Nixon promised not to invade Laos.
B) Pres. Nixon apologized for invading Cambodia.
C) Fewer Americans were dying in the war.
D) State militias promised to shoot down future protests.
Antiwar Demonstrations
Public protests against military conflict and the policies that promote it, often associated with the peace movement.
Kent State University
Site of a 1970 shooting where National Guard troops fired on anti-Vietnam War protestors, resulting in four deaths and escalating public outcry.
State Militias
Military forces maintained by the states of the United States, which can be called upon for service during emergencies, natural disasters, or for defense purposes, separate from the federal armed forces.
- Investigate the outcomes of the Vietnam War on U.S. politics and society.
- Comprehend the causes and consequences of demonstrations opposing the Vietnam War.
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JE
Jonaldine EliscardMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The decline in antiwar demonstrations after the Kent State shootings was influenced by a decrease in American casualties in Vietnam. As the number of Americans dying in the war decreased, the urgency and intensity of the protests diminished. This reduction in casualties was partly due to the U.S. shifting towards Vietnamization, aiming to decrease American involvement and transfer combat roles to the South Vietnamese forces.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the outcomes of the Vietnam War on U.S. politics and society.
- Comprehend the causes and consequences of demonstrations opposing the Vietnam War.