Opposition to the war
I can explain why opposition to the war grew.
Opposition to the war
I can explain why opposition to the war grew.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Americans protested against the Vietnam War for a variety of reasons.
- These reasons included the cost in American lives, racism and inequality, expense of the war and how unethical it was.
- Protests took a variety of forms, such as marches and burning draft cards, but were predominantly peaceful.
Common misconception
Everyone who joins the armed forces does so willingly and supports the actions of the government.
Conscription is common around the world, and many people are forced to join the armed forces against their will.
Keywords
Unethical - if something is unethical then it is morally wrong
Veteran - a veteran is a person who has served in the armed forces
Protest - a protest is a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
Sit-in - a form of protest in which demonstrators occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met
Teach-in - an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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morally wrong
a person who has served in the armed forces
a statement or action expressing disapproval of something