Vietnam War Policies
What year did Nixon take office as president?
1969
What was the big protest against the Vietnam War on October 15, 1969 called?
Moratorium to end the Vietnam War
What was the famous music festival in 1969 symbolized the anti-war movement?
Woodstock
Did the principles from the schools permit them wearing armbands?
yes
What was Nixon's plan to reduce involvement in the Vietnam War?
Vietnamization
What did Nixon call the Americans that supported the War quietly?
The silent majority
What state hosted the Woodstock Festival?
New York
What did some people wear to protest the war?
armbands
What earlier policy increased the number of troops in Vietnam?
Americanization
Who led the Candle Light March during the Moratorium?
Coretta Scott King
What was the Woodstock originally planned as?
A concert for around 50,000 people.
Why would some people learn non violence training?
To protest the Vietnam War
What was Nixon's goal with Vietnamization?
To reduce U.S involvement by training South Vietnamese forces to take over the war.
What was handed out during the World Series to protest the Vietnam War?
Peace pamphlets
How did the Woodstock become a symbol for the 1960's?
It represented peace, music, and counter cultural movement.
Did they decide to wear the armbands?
yes
What was the main idea of "Peace and Honor?"
Ending the Vietnam war by maintaining U.S dignity and avoiding defeat.
What was the moratorium to end the war in Vietnam? What date was it?
A massive protest across the U.S against the Vietnam War on October 15, 1969
Name one of the famous artists that performed at the Woodstock.
Janis Joplin, Santana, or Sly And The Family Stone
What happened when the kids wore the armbands to school?
They were kicked out of school.