Vietnam War Protests and Rights

The video discusses the Vietnam War and the lack of congressional approval for sending troops. Students decide to protest by wearing armbands, leading to a confrontation with school authorities who threaten suspension. The case goes to court, where it is determined that students have the right to protest as long as it does not disrupt the school environment, citing the First Amendment rights.

What was the main reason the President sent troops to Vietnam?

• To fulfill a treaty obligation

• To stop the spread of communism

• To support a democratic government

• To gain control over resources

What was the proposed method of protest against the Vietnam War?

• Organizing a march

• Boycotting classes

• Writing letters to Congress

• Wearing armbands

What color armbands did the students decide to wear for their protest?

• Red

• Pink

• Black

• White

What was the school's initial reaction to the students' protest?

• They joined the protest

• They supported it

• They ignored it

• They threatened suspension

What did the school principal threaten to do if students wore armbands?

• Call their parents

• Suspend them

• Expel them

• Give them detention

What was the main argument of the students in court?

• The protest was popular

• The protest was disruptive

• The protest was peaceful

• The protest was unnoticed

What did the court need to determine about the armbands?

• Their color

• Their cost

• Their impact on learning

• Their popularity

What constitutional right did the court affirm for the students?

• Right to vote

• Right to free speech

• Right to privacy

• Right to bear arms

Under what condition did the court allow the protest?

• If it was approved by the school

• If it was popular

• If it was peaceful

• If it was non-disruptive

Which amendment was cited in the court's decision?

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment