WEB-FRANCE-POLITICS-CULTURE-1968

In May 1968, student protests at the Sorbonne in France escalated into a nationwide movement involving workers and unions, challenging social norms and political structures. The protests highlighted issues like university admission laws, social restrictions, and the need for autonomy. The movement led to a general strike, causing political instability. The events of 1968 significantly altered French society, promoting acceptance of diversity and changing relationships with authority, leaving a lasting legacy.

What was the initial cause of the student protests at the Sorbonne in 1968?

• A new grading system

• A rise in tuition fees

• A ban on student unions

• A government bill making university access more difficult

Which societal group joined the student movement, significantly increasing its size?

• Politicians

• Teachers

• Factory workers and unions

• Journalists

What was the scale of the demonstration on May 13th, 1968?

• 100,000 people

• Over 2,000,000 people

• Between 600,000 and 1,000,000 people

• 50,000 people

What was one of the long-term societal changes in France after May 1968?

• A return to traditional values

• Greater acceptance of diversity and autonomy

• Stricter laws on protests

• Increased government control over universities

How did the May 1968 events affect the political landscape in France?

• It strengthened the president's position

• It led to a new political party

• It caused political instability and a general strike

• It resulted in a military coup