Support For War Flashcards
What was the main reasons for support of the War?
Fear of Communism. Patriotism.
What is Red Scare?
‘Red’= term applied to communists.
‘Red Scare’ was when many Americans feared US communists would start a revolution.
How had ‘Red Scare’ affected Americans?
The ‘Red Scare’ had lessened in fear for USA but the fear of Communism (Red Scare) abroad was strong.
What is Patriotism?
The love and loyalty to one’s country.
Why did Patriotism mean support for War?
People felt they had to support war because they are loyal to their country.
Who were ‘Hard Hats’?
Nickname for construction workers who would mainly retaliate against anti-war protestors.
What did Hard Hats do at a New York protest?
Construction workers during their lunch break, wearing hard hats, they beat up protestors.
Who did Nixon address in speech?
In a speech about Vietnam he appealed for support from the ‘silent majority’.
Who was Nixon addressing?
The ‘Silent Majority’. He was implying there was Americans that supported his policies but didn’t actively campaign.
Was Nixons speech successful?
Yes. A poll carried out after showed 77% of people support his policies. Over 50,000 telegrams and 30,000 letters of support went to White House.
What was the Significant effect of the ‘silent majority’ speech?
Both House of Representatives and the Senate passed resolutions approving of Nixon’s conduct of war.
