The purpose of the March on Washington was to pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights.(1 point)

Question

Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 8
How did the counterculture of the late 1960s and 1970s influence the U.S. views of the Vietnam War?(1 point)
Responses

Many members of the counterculture imitated parts of Vietnamese culture.
Many members of the counterculture imitated parts of Vietnamese culture.

The counterculture pressured the government to end the war through protests.

Answer 1

1. True - The March on Washington aimed to pressure President Kennedy and the federal government to take action on civil rights issues, as the movement sought to ensure that promises made would be upheld.

2. The counterculture pressured the government to end the war through protests. - The counterculture of the late 1960s and 1970s was marked by widespread protests against the Vietnam War, significantly influencing public opinion and putting pressure on the government to withdraw from the conflict.