Question

The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was the target of protests by

Answer 1

During the 1968 US Democratic National Convention, a protest activity was done by many counter culture group in Chicago. The protest activity was their way of expressing their anger in the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is “anti-war Democrats”.

The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was the target of protest by anti-war Democrats.

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago was held on August 26-29, 1968. When the Delegates were in sessions to nominate a candidate for the presidency they were interrupted by thousands of protesters in the streets that were rallying against the Vietnam War. The protested committed violent actions and the Police had to intervene.

The other options of the question were, a) pro-war Republicans, b) pro-war Democrats, and c) anti-war Republicans.