Asked by Caleb Rounsavall on Apr 29, 2024

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What made the French student protests of 1968 different from American student protests?

A) The French students had no issues with authority.
B) The French supported the Vietnam War.
C) Large numbers of French workers joined in, adding their own demands.
D) The French only cared about environmental issues.
E) Most French students were not concerned about public education.

French Student Protests

Public demonstrations or movements, often involving students in France, advocating for changes in educational policy, social reform, or political issues.

Public Education

An educational system provided by the government, funded by taxes, and free of charge for students, aiming to offer equal learning opportunities to all.

  • Understand the critical role of significant protests in driving political and social reform.
  • Compare and contrast different movements for social and political change in America.
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Zeshawn SaleemiMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The French student protests of 1968 were notably different from American student protests because they saw a significant involvement from the wider working class, with large numbers of workers joining the students in their demonstrations, leading to a broader social movement that included demands beyond those of the students.