Kent State Massacre

True or False: all of the protesters were peaceful.

False, during every protest leading up to the shooting rocks were thrown and there was even a building burnt down

True or False. Everyone who was shot was protesting the war.

False, two of the people who were killed were just walking to class

Who was the Governor of Ohio who called in the National Guard?

Governor Jim Rhodes

When did the shootings occur?

May 4 1970

How many guardsmen were used to try and disperse the crowd over Blanket Hill?

Seventy seven guardsmen in total

The University Common

The main place where the protests took place on May 4th and the days leading up to it.

How many casualties were suffered at Kent State?

There were thirteen casualties. (Four deaths and nine wounded)

What did the University try to do in order to stop the protests?

They handed out twelve thousand flyers saying the protest was cancelled.

Why were students protesting at Kent State?

They were protesting Nixon's Cambodia Campaign after thinking the war was coming to a close in 1969.

True or False: The Guardsmen were within their rights to advance on the protesters on blanket hill.

True, although it was debated in court, it was found they were well within their rights to try and disperse the crowds.