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1. What does the story of the song “Ohio" say about the
effect the Vietnam War era had on musicians?

2. In what ways do you think the song “Ohio” might have
been a more effective method of expressing shock and
opposition than any journalism could have
been? (Encourage students to consider the emotional power
of a song, the ability to sing "four dead in Ohio“ as the chorus,
and the power of popular culture.)

3. Who might Neil Young be referring to in the line “found her dead on the ground”?

4. What do you think Neil Young means in the song with the lyric “we’re finally on our own?”

5. In what ways does this song represent an “in your face” protest? What is it calling into question? (Encourage students to consider the placement of the President of the United States as a predator towards his own citizens; the war has been shifted from Vietnam to Ohio.)

6. Do you think everyone agreed with Neil Young’s view of what occurred at Kent State? Why do you think “Ohio” might have also been a “touchstone of opposition” for people that supported the Vietnam War?