Causes and Consequences of Vietnam War Protests in the 1960s & 70s

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of the Vietnam War protests and their impact on American society during the 1960s and 70s. Students will analyze sources and historical explanations to understand the protest movements.

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Causes and Consequences of Vietnam War Protests in the 1960s & 70s

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Vietnam War Protests

Source A: Student Protest Poster

'Stop the War! Bring Our Troops Home!'
Provenance: Anti-war poster created by student activists in 1968.

1.
Outline the main message of Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the tone of Source A with typical government messages about the Vietnam War.
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Vietnam War Protests

Source B: Excerpt from a Civil Rights and Anti-War Speech

'Our youth are being sent to die in a war they do not understand, while our streets are filled with inequality and injustice at home.'
Provenance: Speech by a prominent activist in 1969.

1.
Explain how Source B links domestic issues to opposition against the Vietnam War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons for protests in 1968 and 1970 based on your knowledge and the sources provided.
[6 marks]
C

Types and Impact of Protests

Source C: Photo of a March on Washington, 1970

No text, but students and activists are seen marching with signs and banners.

Source D: Analysis by a historian

'The protests significantly influenced public opinion and political decisions, leading to increased pressure on lawmakers to end the war.'

1.
Describe the different types of protests shown in Sources C and D. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of protests on American government policy during the Vietnam War era.
[6 marks]
D

Consequences of the Protests

Source E: Excerpt from a Government Report

'The protests challenged authority and caused social divisions, but also helped raise awareness about issues of justice and peace.'

1.
Explain the positive and negative consequences of the Vietnam War protests. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term effects of the protests on American society.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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