Why did Americans protest in the Vietnam war?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The Americans where protesting for there troops to come home from Vietnam because they werent prepared to sacrifice so many lives when they were already loosing the war, this was also unfair for the troops loved ones and family waiting back in the USA

Answer 3

People will protest most things. But when they are personally involved, then they really get upset. Be drafted (conscripted) into military service, was the biggest reason for the anti-war protests.

Answer 4

Many Americans protested the war because of the large numbers of troops being sent to Vietnam. As this number rose, so did the number of casualties. Also, the draft was implemented. This was especially unpopular with college-age students, and it led to the burning of draft cards and protests on college campuses. Furthermore, the Tet Offensive came after General Westmoreland declared the "end to be in view." This contradiction caused many citizens to become aware that the war was not going as well as was being reported.

Answer 5

They were tired of being drafted to fight it.

Answer 6

They didn't want their lives disrupted by being forced into the military.

Answer 7

College students and college aged people, they were the ones NEEDED for the service. The military demands the very best (young and healthy).

Answer 8

Military conscription (draft).