2. During the 1960s and 70s, how did the anti-war movement develop in the US? The anti-war movement in the U.S. began in the early 1960s as opposition to the ____ War grew among ____, intellectuals, and civil rights activists. Groups like Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) led early protests, criticising the government's use of military force in Southeast Asia. As U.S. involvement escalated—especially after the ____ in 1964 and the start of ____ in 1965—the movement gained wider support. ____ coverage of battles like the ____ in 1968 showed the brutality and stalemate of the war, increasing public anger. By the early 1970s, anti-war demonstrations had spread across the country. Major protests occurred in Washington, D.C., and on ____. In 1970, the ____ shootings, where National Guardsmen killed four student protesters, further intensified opposition. The movement brought together a wide coalition of groups—young people, veterans, civil rights leaders, and even politicians. It played a significant role in limiting President Johnson’s ability to escalate the war and later pressured President Nixon to begin troop withdrawals and ____ negotiations, leading to the ____ in 1973. 3. How was a successful Moon Landing achieved and what was its importance? The Moon landing in 1969 was the result of a decade-long effort by NASA through a series of ambitious space programs. It began with Project ____ (1958–1963), which proved that humans could survive in space. Next came Project ____ (1961–1966), which tested space travel techniques such as docking, long-duration missions, and spacewalks. These projects prepared the way for the ____ program, whose goal was to land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth, as promised by President ____ in 1961 during the ____ rivalry with the ____. Apollo 11, launched on July 16, 1969, carried astronauts ____, ____ Aldrin, and Michael ____. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon in the ____, while Collins remained in orbit aboard the ____. Armstrong’s first step and his words, “That’s one small step for ____ man, one giant leap for mankind,” symbolised the achievement. The landing was a major Cold War victory, showing U.S. technological superiority. It also encouraged ____ and inspired further ____, despite the immense ____ of the space program. 4. Why did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place and what were its aims? The Montgomery Bus Boycott was triggered by the arrest of Rosa Parks on December 1, 1955, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, as required by ____ laws in ____. However, the boycott was the result of long-standing frustration among African Americans about racial discrimination and humiliation on public buses. Black passengers were often forced to ____, ____ to white riders, and enter through the back door. Activists like ____ and groups like the Women’s Political Council had been discussing a boycott for some time. The aims of the ____ were to ____ on public buses and to ____ for Black passengers. It was about more than buses—it was a stand against the whole system of racial segregation. The boycott, led by the ____ under ____., lasted over a year. It involved immense community cooperation, with ____ systems and walking miles every day. The boycott succeeded when the ____ ruled in ____ (1956) that bus segregation was unconstitutional, making it a landmark victory in the civil rights struggle. 5. What difficulties did Lyndon Johnson experience as a result of his involvement in the Vietnam War? President Lyndon B. Johnson initially escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam, believing that stopping ____ in Southeast Asia was vital. After the ____ incident in 1964, ____ gave Johnson broad powers to wage war. He increased ____ dramatically—reaching over 500,000 by 1968—and began intensive bombing campaigns like Operation Rolling Thunder. But the war dragged on, with no clear victory. The ____ in 1968 shocked Americans, revealing that the enemy was far from defeated and undermining confidence in Johnson’s leadership. At home, Johnson faced massive ____, especially from students, civil rights activists, and even members of his own ____. The war consumed resources and attention, overshadowing Johnson’s domestic achievements like the ____ (1964) and the ____ programs. Public opinion turned against the war, and ____ coverage became increasingly critical. The pressure became so intense that in March 1968, Johnson announced he would not run for ____. The war badly damaged his presidency and left his legacy ____. 6. How did Betty Friedan contribute to American society? Betty Friedan was a leading figure in the second wave of ____ in the United States during the 1960s and 70s. In 1963, she published ____, a groundbreaking book that explored the dissatisfaction of many middle-class women who felt unfulfilled by traditional roles as wives and mothers. Friedan called this the "problem that has no name" and argued that women needed opportunities beyond the ____. Her book became a ____ and sparked national debate about ____ roles and expectations in American society. In 1966, Friedan co-founded the ____ (NOW), which campaigned for legal and social equality, including equal pay, reproductive rights, and an end to workplace discrimination. She pushed for the ____ and played a key role in organising the ____ in 1970. Her work helped reshape public opinion and led to significant legal changes, such as ____ (1972), which banned sex discrimination in education. Friedan’s activism laid the foundation for later ____ movements and expanded the role of women in public life. What part was played by Martin Luther King in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1956? Martin Luther King Jr. played a central role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began in ____ 1955 after ____ was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. The Black community of Montgomery organised a ____ of city buses to protest ____. King, then a 26-year-old pastor at the ____, was chosen to lead the newly formed ____ (MIA). His leadership emphasized non-violent protest, inspired by Christian teachings and the ideas of ____. Throughout the ____-day boycott, King became the voice of the movement, delivering speeches, organising alternative transportation, and enduring ____ and ____ His home was also ____. The boycott gained ____ and tested the power of ____. It ended in December 1956 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Browder v. Gayle that bus segregation was unconstitutional. King's role in the boycott launched him into national prominence and established the foundations of the modern ____ movement.

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