What was the primary goal of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) during the mid-1960s?
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Correct answer: To advocate for 'New Left' ideals and protest the Vietnam War
The SDS was a prominent student organization that led the anti-war movement on college campuses. They criticized the draft and the 'military-industrial complex' through rallies and civil disobedience.
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