Mini-Quiz: When Cops Were Pigs (1968)

1. Why did the Yippies protest at the Democratic Convention?

   They wanted Lyndon Johnson to stay on as PresidentSorry, not correct. Try another button. They were ridiculing the establishment and protested the warThat is correct. You are close to being a History Champion. They were infiltrated by Republicans who wanted Nixon to winGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. Why did Mayor Daley get rough with the protesters?

   He felt they were disgracing the image of his cityCorrect. You know about the 60s. He hated young men who had long hairSorry, not correct. Try another button. He was angry that his son was one of the protestersOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why did Rubin and Hoffman get into business?

   They were anti-establishment, but not too much to avoid making good moneyThat is correct. You are close to being a History Champion. The whole idea of the protests was to get them into some business venturesGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Executives wanted these brilliant young men to join their companiesOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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