The Kent State Shootings (1970)
* The Kent State shootings occurred on May 4, 1970 at the Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The incident took place during student protests against the expansion of the Vietnam War into Cambodia, which had been announced by Richard Nixon.
* After several days of demonstrations and rising tensions on campus, members of the Ohio National Guard confronted a crowd of student protesters. During the confrontation, National Guard troops fired into the crowd.
KEY FACTS
* 4 students were killed and 9 others were wounded.
* Some of the victims were not actively participating in the protest.
* The shootings sparked nationwide outrage and protests across college campuses.
* Hundreds of universities temporarily closed due to student strikes..
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
* The Kent State shootings became one of the most powerful symbols of domestic conflict during the Vietnam War era and raised major questions about the use of military force against civilian protests.
NO COMMON SENSE
ANALYZE THE EXAMPLE
* Which supports and barriers were in play?
* What were the dynamics?
* Who, or what, won the Tug-of-War?
* Discuss the outcome with your friends and family.
* Use Post #4 as a reference for the dynamics and relationships between supports and barriers.
