Tension and Protests
Which generation wanted the war to end?
What was the youngest you could be drafted?
18
What does protest mean?
An action expressing disapproval or objection to something.
What was "The Public"?
Who was a prominent figure in the music field, and inspired the youth to be more independent? He also died in 1977.
Elvis Presley
How did the government respond to the protests?
They punished protesters.
Who was drafted?
Working class men.
What does draft mean?
A system of mandatory military service that forced people to go to war.
How did the public view the war initially?
They originally supported the war.
What kind of music was most popular throughout the 50's and 60's?
Rock Music
What was the punishment for protesting the war?
Fines or Jail Time
How does a draft work?
Lottery system to determine the order in which men would be called for military service.
----- was written during the time to speak for the youth.
Music or Songs
How did the war affect stores and businesses?
Increased inflation; it negatively impacted stores and businesses.
How did music affect the Vietnam War?
Served as protests and patriotism and influenced public opinion.
What were the different kinds of protesting? (You can say any)
Marches, Rallies, Sit-ins, and Demonstrations.
What would happen if you refused the draft?
Felony charges, fines, and jail time.
What was "the Homefront"?
The civilian population and their experiences.
How did television affect how the public saw the war?
It made them dislike the war because of what they saw.
What popular band, named after a type of bug, influenced politics through anti-war statements?
The Beatles
Which forms of protests were the most effective?
Large marches, card burning, and sit-ins.
Should the draft be used today? Why?
No; It strips young people's freedom to choose their job and sends people who did not want to fight.
What was the Domino Theory?
A concept where beliefs would spread; if one nation fell to communism, others would follow.
How can the citizens of a democratic country remain patriotic and still hold the government accountable?
Being peaceful and positive.