Opposition To The War Flashcards
What was the reasons for the growth of opposition
Tet Offensive, Cambodia rising death toll, injuries, cost amd leangth of the war, black Americcan opposition,
Why did people oppose the draft
It was sending young men who were not well trained to war.
Poor families were least able to avoid it
When the lotery system was introduced how many were draftees
650,000
How could someone avoid the draft
College students could delay until they graduated
Being the only son
Studying
Working abroad
Physically and mentally unfit
How many avoided the draft
About 15 million
What was the impact of media during the war
The media were allowed to travel with the soliders into war creating a ‘living room war’ as many saw the war from the TV.
This bought the horror amd conflict closer to home
What was the student movement
In the 1960s a lot of students became part ov the counter culture movement - they refused to live by the cultural rules of their society
What was a significant student group in the student movement
SDS - It had 3000 memeber over 80 collage campuses.
They angered many people because they opposed the war and openly supported North Vietnam
What was the my Lai massacre
The soliders led by Leutenant Calley killed all the people amd animals in my lai village.
They claimed they have been ordered to do so but after a cover up and an investigation the truth emerged.
What was the publics reaction to the My Lai massacre
They were not sure to believe at first but once they saw the images on the news there was a public outcry.
Lt Calley was bought to trial and convicted of killing 22 civilians
What caused the Kent State Uni shootings
After Nixon announced the invation of Cambodia it sparked off serval protests.
An Officer training building was burnt down and the mayor decleared a state of emergency.
After National guards had bricks thrown at them, they opened fire and killed 4 students
