The Longest Student Strike in History

What was the main mission of the students at San Francisco State College in 1968?

• To support the conservative students

• To create the first College of Ethnic Studies

• To demand lower tuition fees

• To protest against the Vietnam War

Which organization was formed by students to call for campus reform at San Francisco State?

• Black Panther Party

• Third World Liberation Front

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

What was one of the demands of the BSU and TWLF during the strike?

• Free tuition for all students

• A fully staffed black studies department

• More sports facilities

• A new library

Who was the college president that resigned during the SF State strike?

• Jason Ferreira

• George Murray

• Robert Smith

• S.I. Hayakawa

What was the role of George Murray at San Francisco State College?

• Professor of Ethnic Studies

• Leader of the Third World Liberation Front

• Minister of Education for the Black Panther Party

• College President

What was the Experimental College at San Francisco State?

• A program created and taught by students

• A new science department

• A music and arts festival

• A sports training facility

Which event is NOT mentioned as part of the 1960s student activism?

• Occupy Wall Street

• March on Washington

• Freedom Rides

• Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins

What was the outcome of the SF State strike?

• The college was shut down

• A deal was negotiated, and the strike ended

• The strike continued indefinitely

• All demands were met

Which university also demanded courses relevant to their experiences in 1968?

• Yale University

• Howard University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

What is one benefit of Ethnic Studies programs according to the National Education Association?

• Lower attendance rates

• Increased campus diversity

• Decreased student activism

• Higher tuition fees