History quiz

Why were 4 students killed at Kent State University in 1970?

Four students were killed at Kent State University in 1970 by members of the Ohio National Guard during a protest against the United States' invasion of Cambodia. The protest was part of a nationwide wave of anti-war demonstrations that had been taking place across the country in response to the Nixon administration's decision to expand the war in Southeast Asia.

On May 4, 1970, a group of students gathered on the Kent State campus to protest the invasion. The protest was initially peaceful, but it soon turned violent after some students began throwing rocks and other objects at the National Guardsmen who had been called in to maintain order. The guardsmen responded by firing their weapons, killing four students and wounding nine others.

The Kent State shootings were a major turning point in the anti-war movement. They galvanized public opinion against the war and led to a decrease in support for the Nixon administration. The shootings also had a lasting impact on the campus of Kent State University, where they are still remembered as a symbol of the tragic consequences of war and violence.