Reasons for the growth of opposition (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did the student population increase to by 1970?
What did the student population increase to by 1970?
8.5 million
When was Veterans Against the War formed?
When was Veterans Against the War formed?
1967
What did some Veterans Against the War members publicly do in protest?
What did some Veterans Against the War members publicly do in protest?
Threw away their military medals
Why was Vietnam described as a 'media war'?
Why was Vietnam described as a 'media war'?
Media coverage shaped public perceptions
Who did many Americans believe was more honest about Vietnam?
Who did many Americans believe was more honest about Vietnam?
TV reporters
What age range did the draft system force to serve?
What age range did the draft system force to serve?
18-25 years
How many of the 2.6 million US soldiers in Vietnam were draftees?
How many of the 2.6 million US soldiers in Vietnam were draftees?
650,000
How many American women served in Vietnam itself?
How many American women served in Vietnam itself?
11,000
When was the draft lottery system introduced?
When was the draft lottery system introduced?
1969
Which group was hit hardest by the draft system?
Which group was hit hardest by the draft system?
The poorest families
How did wealthier families help their sons avoid the draft?
How did wealthier families help their sons avoid the draft?
Sending them to college or abroad