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Vocabulary & Concepts: Vietnam War Protests in the 1960s & 70s

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the protests against the Vietnam War during the 1960s and 1970s. It aims to develop understanding of the reasons behind protests, the terminology used, and the impact of these movements.

Topics covered:

#Define key terms related to Vietnam War protests
#1960s & 70s
#Standard
#Compare different types of protest movements
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#History
#Analyse the impact of protests on public opinion and policy
#Explain the significance of key concepts and events
#Vietnam War Protests

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Vietnam War Protests in the 1960s & 70s

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Vocabulary and concepts are essential for understanding the protests against the Vietnam War. Study the definitions below:

Drafts of some key terms:

  • Anti-war movement: A collective effort by individuals and groups opposing the Vietnam War.
  • Draft dodging: Avoiding conscription into military service, often through legal or illegal means.
  • Peaceful protest: Demonstrations that use non-violent methods to express opposition.
  • Student activism: Involvement of students in protesting and campaigning against the war.
  • Vietnamization: The policy of gradually withdrawing U.S. troops and transferring combat roles to South Vietnamese forces.

Source:

'The anti-war movement grew rapidly as young Americans and students organized marches, sit-ins, and teach-ins to oppose U.S. involvement in Vietnam.' Provenance: Summary of protest activities in the 1960s from a history textbook.

1.
Write a short explanation of what an anti-war movement is. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare peaceful protests and violent protests during the Vietnam War era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of student activism in the Vietnam War protests. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Explain the concept of Vietnamization and its relation to protests against the war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Identify two key reasons why people protested the Vietnam War. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
6.
Analyse how public protests affected U.S. government policies during the Vietnam War. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain the role of media in shaping the protest movement against the Vietnam War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the different groups involved in Vietnam War protests, such as students, veterans, and religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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