Colleges were often places where demonstrations were held and they often turned violent, especially after the Kent State shootings. Some things that occurred were arson, bombings, and vandalism. An example of the violence that occurred is what happened at Kent State on May 4, 1970. Four peaceful protesters were killed by National Guardsmen during a rally, and others were injured. This greatly angered people.
In response to the Kent State shootings there was a protest called the Kent State/Cambodia Incursion Protest. It happened in Washington DC. Thousands of people marched even though it was put together very quickly.
Strikes were often a result of opposition to the war as well. An example is the National Student Strike. During this protest, more than four million students refused to go to school resulting in many colleges being shut down for the duration. Four hundred and fifty colleges were involved.
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