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What repercussions felt in the US during the Vietnam War?
They never heard of the place until they got their draft notice in the mail.
How did the students react to Vietnam war?
The movement against the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War began in the U.S. with demonstrations in 1964 and grew in strength in later years. The U.S. became polarized between those who advocated continued involvement in Vietnam and those who wanted peace.
What are some Immoral reasons about the Vietnam war?
During the "COLD WAR"; the Vietnam War was immoral to most people...who believed that war was "immoral" to begin with. Example: During WWII, which was a "clear case" of self defense (the Pearl Harbor Attack), people in the US still protested US involvement in that war. The "...reasons about the Vietnam War", would be the same; war is immoral, for those that choose to believe it. For many people there is NO JUSTIFICATION for war.
Why did Americans protest in the Vietnam war?
Protests regarding the war in Vietnam took many forms. In the beginning of the war, criticism of President Johnson's policy in Vietnam came from conservative Republicans, like Barry Goldwater, retired military men, and extremists, like some members of the John Birch Society. The gist of the argument was that the president was going too slowly regarding the war and the use of military action. As the war escalated, the country was split into doves and hawks. The doves protested by staging parades and demonstrations against the war. Most major cities saw some kind of marches or demonstrations against the policy of LBJ. On colleges and high school campuses, some teachers and professors held "teach-ins" as a form of protest against the war. There was also religious groups that protested against the war. The most violent demonstration took place on the campus of Kent State University. This site will have links to protests during the Vietnam War.
Which statement about the draft during the Vietnam war is true?
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
What were the 3 reasons people protested the us being in Vietnam?
The americans didnt like the Lai Massacre which involved unarmed civillians in Vietnam getting killed by American soldiers The number of american soldiers getting killed was growing which made them doubt their leadership Some americans didnt agree with the reasons the leadership used to justify the war with
What repercussions felt in the US during the Vietnam War?
They never heard of the place until they got their draft notice in the mail.
What were some of the effects of the Vietnam War in the US?
Riots on college campuses; burning American flags; burning draft cards; and heading for Canada.
Why did some Americans go to Canada during the Vietnam War?
To avoid military service.
What are some synonym for protested?
Agreed.
What were some of the ways that young Americans avoided military service Vietnam?
Physical exemption - 4F, new parent, only son, etc.College exemptionDraft dodging - fleeing to another country, living under a false identity.Protest - draft card burning, etc.
What are some good military songs?
clearendance clearwater, it was a famous song sang in the Vietnam war by the Americans.
How did the students react to Vietnam war?
The movement against the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War began in the U.S. with demonstrations in 1964 and grew in strength in later years. The U.S. became polarized between those who advocated continued involvement in Vietnam and those who wanted peace.
What reasons did the doves have to not go in to the Vietnam war?
They did go. Some protested while others went to Canada, but there was a draft and if a fellow didn't report he was arrested. Some became medics and I knew one fellow who spent 5 years in federal prison for not going.
Why was I spit on when I came back from Vietnam thank you fellow Americans?
Reportedly this type of incident occurred to some Southerners when they returned home from the US Civil War. Confederates were Americans too.
Who where the Reformers who protested some of the practices of the Catholic church?
Protesetants
What age group protested in the 1960s?
Many different age groups protested in the 1960s - people both young and old. There are many groups protesting in the 1960s, some were: women fighting for equal pay, African Americans for change (voting rights, equal living conditions, and equal pay for equal work), young people and college students for quick change, and Mexican Americans (and other Latino groups) for full rights as citizens.
