Political Opposition Flashcards
Where did opposition to war grow a lot as war continued?
In congress
What was the main event that changed pro-war peoples minds?
Tet Offensive
Who were the ‘doves’ and ‘hawks’?
‘Doves’ wanted to end the war and ‘hawks’ were pro-war
What were reasons for political opposition to war?
. Pacifists
. Some politicians saw war as unwinnable
. Vietnam war was a wider problem
. Opposition to war won votes
Who were pacifists?
People against war
How much did war cost?
$167 billion
Why did some politicians see the war as unwinnable?
Can’t tell the difference between enemies and allies
How did politicians use the fact that opposition to war won votes?
Opposition part used war to criticse president and his administration
How was the Vietnam war a wider problem?
There was a possibility of war with USSR and China and growinf criticism from other nations
How could president raise taxes and other funds for war?
Had to get Congress to pass laws
How did Johnson lie to Congress about just before Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Congress were told if war lasted to summer 1967 it would cost under $10 billion when the real estimaged cost was double that
What invasion led to a rise in opposition to war in congress?
Invasion of Cambodia
How did Congress show opposition to war on 24th June 1970?
Gulf Of Tonkin Resolution was repealed (removed) which had given president power over war
What did Congress limit in June 1970?
Funding for US troops in Cambodia
When was the final withdrawal of troops supposed to be?
End of 1971
What did congress refuse to do after Paris peace accords, showing opposition to war?
Refused to fund S. Vietnamese government as much as promised, leading to the collapse of S. Vietnamese government
What were US troops and police seen to be doing at home and abroad?
Using violence againsf civilians - shown in media
What did Americans see USA as a symbol of?
Freedom and democracy, standing up to communism
How did other views about USA shock Americans?
They saw others saw USA as using a corrupt regime and fighting a war with a high civilian death toll
What events sparked even bigger protests than the other ones against Vietnam War?
Events such as My Lai massacre
When did worldwide demonstrations set off against the Vietnam war?
After seeing the image of children running from Napalm Bombing
