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Because it was the cold war, a mobilization of military reserves would be a sign to the Soviets, that the US was raising it's military defensive posture, which could also mean offensive status. Consequently, the Soviets (and/or Red China) would be obligated to counter this move, by mobilizing their military reserves. The cold war would begin to "warm up", raising world tensions. Therefore, US presidents decided to fight the Vietnam War with conscripts (draftees); approximately 40,000 men a month were fed into the war machine by 1968. This caused anti-draft protests & riots.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf there had been no draft, 3/4 of the riots and protests would have gone away (or never existed to begin with). Remember: People don't "normally" care about something...unless it involves them!
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When Was the Last War Draft?
The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
What was the America public view of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War=the military draft!
When was the draft reinstated for the Vietnam war?
It went from WWII to Vietnam.
What were the internal causes of the Vietnam war?
The draft.
How did the Vietnam war affect domestic issues in the US?
Watching the Vietnam War on the Huntley Brinkley Reports & Walter Cronkite News stations on TV; then opening their mail, to find a draft notice for military induction, to fight the very war they were watching on TV...Most certainly UPSET US Citizens!
When Was the Last War Draft?
The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
What was the America public view of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War=the military draft!
When was the draft reinstated for the Vietnam war?
It went from WWII to Vietnam.
What was a major problem for the US in 1970s?
The Vietnam War was a major problem and the continued draft.
Who is a person that fled the Vietnam War draft?
They were called "Draft Dodgers."
Did the US draft the youth to Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
Yes
What were the internal causes of the Vietnam war?
The draft.
Did the US draft the Vietnam war?
Yes.
What did the Vietnam War cause?
Draft riots.
What impacts did Vietnam have on America?
During the war it was (Draft) protests and (Draft) riots.
What was the Vietnam war controversy?
The military draft effected everyone's lives.
Why were you protesting against the Vietnam war?
They protesting the military draft. Draft riots, draft card burning.
