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Why was the National Guard called to Kent State University in 1970?

A. To protect the president during a speech
B. To locate and apprehend a sniper
C. To allow demonstrations to continue
D. To disperse antiwar protesters

Why was the National Guard called to Kent State University in 1970? A. To protect-example-1

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D. To disperse antiwar protesters.

Step-by-step explanation:

They shot at students who were peacefully protesting and unarmed. They killed a young woman and it was on the frontpage of all the country's papers. It was a major factor in changing American's opinions about the Vietnam War.

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D. To disperse antiwar protesters

Four Kent State University students were killed and nine were injured on May 4, 1970, when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd gathered to protest the Vietnam War.

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