1968 Student Uprisings

Question 1

What were the student uprisings of 1968?

Answer 1

Several student protests erupted around the globe at universities in 1968 as a rebellion against the current system. Students were a new brand of leftists, not necessarily communists, but against the current order/policies.

Question 2

What was the student protest in Rome?

Answer 2

Rome University, students rebelled against bigoted and overly controlling ways of teaching (British Library)

Question 3

What was the student protest in Columbia University?

Answer 3

Students protested against a segregated gym opening at Columbia University. (history.com)