Vietnam War 1955-1975

Question 1

Draft

Answer 1

-During the Vietnam War, any male 18 or over could be drafted into the war.

Question 2

College Deferment

Answer 2

• One way out of draft, was by going to college.
• Rich, white kids go to college, poor, black and white kids go to Vietnam.
• “Rich mans war, poor mans fight.”

Question 3

Effect of the draft policy

Answer 3

• 24th amendment-18 to vote.
• People protested war.
• “Rich mans war, poor mans fight.”
• Young v. old- Hawk vs. Dove.

Question 4

Tet Offensive

Answer 4

-During Vietnamese New Year Holiday, a 2 day truce was called but the Vietcong had a coordinated effort to fight Americans.

Question 5

Result of the War

Answer 5

• Vietnam won, US lost.
• 1st time people questioned government.
• End of Draft and 18 to vote.
• Veterans returned to a country who no longer accepted or wanted them.

Question 6

Reasons for protest against this War

Answer 6

• Civil War and the US has no reason to be there.
• Is not winnable.
• Hurting the exact people we are trying to help.
• Rich mans war, poor mans fight.
• Draft.
• Black men go and fight for a country that does not accept them.
• Civil rights activist opposed to war.
• Muhammed Ali.