Protesting Vietnam
A Document Based Question by Amber Lovell
Hist 530B Spring 2004
Historical Context: The Vietnam War was the longest and most
unpopular war in American history. Direct American involvement began in
1955 with the arrival of the first advisors. Combat troops arrived in 1965
and the war continued until the cease-fire of January 1973. The conflicts
during this period however, were not contained to the battle fields of
Vietnam. On the home front many different groups were opposed to the war.
Their opposition reflected not only their aversion to war but also their
disagreement with domestic and foreign policies. The many protests that
occurred helped to alter, or at least shed light on, U.S. foreign and
domestic policies.
Directions/Task: The questions below are based on the accompanying
documents. The questions are designed to test your ability to analyze and
interpret historical documents. Some documents have been edited for
length; however, each question can be answered based on the document
given. Using the documents provided, identify the different groups that
protested (or at least disagreed with) the Vietnam War. Discuss the
domestic and foreign policies which lead them to do so. As you examine
each document pay attention to its source, take into consideration how
some sources can help you answer the question(s) that accompany it.
Part A - Short Answer Questions
The following questions revolve around the different groups that protested
the Vietnam War. These documents will help you identify the varied reasons
for opposing the war. Read and examine each document and answer the
question or questions that accompany it in approximately two to four
sentences.
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