Foreign Issues: Vietnam Flashcards
What was the ‘new radical left’ made up of?
Middle class university students
What were the views of the new radical left?
They wanted there to be political reform
What did the USA want from its allies in the Vietnam War?
For allies to send their troops in
How did Wilson respond to Johnson’s troop request?
He did not send troops into Vietnam
What was the response of the USA for the British Decision?
They were displeased
How did Wilson’s party want him to respond to the USA?
Wanted to criticise the USA for their actions
What did some university students do in response to Wilson not criticising the Vietnam War?
They attacked his car
What new political part of society were the University students part of?
New Radical Left
What year was there an anti-war protest in Grosvenor Square?
1968
