Voices of Dissent: The Impact of Student Protest During the Vietnam War

The transcript discusses the growing opposition to the Vietnam War, highlighting the tragic events at Kent State University and the subsequent student protests across the U.S., particularly in Iowa. It covers the media's role in reporting these events, the tactics used by protesters, and the university's response. The narrative also includes Mike Smith's personal story of draft resistance, his legal battles, and his views on the war.

What event in May 1970 significantly increased opposition to the Vietnam War?

• The Kent State shootings

• The Fall of Saigon

• The My Lai Massacre

• The Tet Offensive

What was Borg's reaction to the student demonstrations he reported on?

• He was indifferent to the events

• He believed both sides needed to restore order

• He thought the National Guardsmen were at fault

• He blamed the students entirely

What action did Borg take during a protest that almost led to a confrontation with the police?

• He threw a rock

• He shouted at the police

• He joined the protest

• He turned on a spotlight

What was Bob Birchfield's role during the protests at the University of Iowa?

• He was a police officer

• He was a student protester

• He was a journalist

• He was a university official

Why did university officials decide to let students go home early during the protests?

• Due to a natural disaster

• To prevent further violence

• To support the war effort

• Because the semester was over

What did Mike Smith do with his draft notice and classification card?

• He framed them

• He tore them up and mailed them back

• He sold them

• He ignored them

What was the outcome of Mike Smith's legal troubles for resisting the draft?

• He was sent to Vietnam

• He was sentenced to prison

• He was fined

• He was acquitted

How long did Mike Smith serve in federal prison?

• 22 months

• 48 months

• 12 months

• 36 months

What is Mike Smith's current view on the Vietnam War?

• He believes it was justified

• He thinks it was a terrible mistake

• He supports it now

• He has no opinion

Despite his opposition to the war, what does Mike Smith express respect for?

• The media coverage

• The government

• The draft process

• Those who served in the war