Topic 2 - Nixon's Appeal

Question 1

What did the silent majority believe?

Answer 1

America was divided and violence had replaced politics

Question 2

Who were the silent majority?

Answer 2

Members of society who were fed up with mass protests, anti war demonstrations and craved law and order

Question 3

3 examples of events that infuriated the silent majority?

Answer 3

Democratic convention 1968 - protestors caused havoc and police brutally assaulted them
Kings assassination - mass rioting in 100 cities, 41 dead 3k injured, 27k arrested
Democratic convention 1972 - George McGovern selected as VP candidate. He was pro abortion and weed and wanted to give everyone 1k
Kent state and Woodstock

Question 4

Why did student militancy increase under Nixon? Give an example

Answer 4

Kent state - protesting over increased bombing in Cambodia caused mass protest were some students were killed.

Question 5

What did society believe when Nixon was re-elected in 1972?

Answer 5

America had returned to its traditional values

Question 6

What did Nixon promise the silent majority over Vietnam?

Answer 6

To gain peace with honour