1-1 (Notes): Assassinations of the 1960s - Maura Sullivan | Library

Instructions

Listen to/watch the Notes lecture and then answer the questions based on what you remember from the lecture. DO NOT answer the questions as you watch the lecture! 

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What word has the following definition: "the murder of a prominent person, most often for political reasons"?

Coup d'etat

Assassination

Execution

Deposition

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Besides political reasons, why else might an assassination be carried out?

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The 1960s was a fairly chaotic decade, with both high profile assassinations and conspiracy theories.

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False

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List three of the high profile assassinations of the 1960s.

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The following three themes tend to underlie many conspiracies and conspiracy theories: _______,_______ _______  .

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when we are afraid.

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when different groups are battling for power.

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when the truth is easy to find.

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when democratic conflict is seen as dangerous.

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when the world is seen as safe and predictable.

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We are more likely to use conspiratorial thinking when the world is complex and messy.

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Check off all of the following reasons why the 1960s saw a lot of conspiratorial thinking.

Many people were afraid of changing social norms as a result of various social movements, especially the civil rights movement.

Many people were afraid that a changing country would mean they would lose power.

The government was keeping a lot of information secret for a variety of reasons. 

Many people were afraid of international conflict, especially due to nuclear weapons and the Cold War.

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Each of the characteristics below belongs with the term "conspiracy" or "conspiracy theory." Drag each characteristic to the correct spot.

Has an unlawful or harmful purpose
Blames a situation on the secretive work of a powerful, sinister person or group
Most often for political and financial reasons
Secret agreement or plan