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353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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Influence of Vietnam and anti-Americanism on French students

Some students in France are radicalized, influenced by events such as the Vietnam War./nFrench people have a particular interest in Vietnam, not necessarily a sense of responsibility./nThere is a strong strain of anti-Americanism in France./nThere is a general mood in France of wanting to remove certain individuals from power./nFrance is a more hierarchical and paternalistic society compared to Britain./nFrance is still considered a very Catholic country.

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