To pull more votes from the South Texas Both show threat of CommunismNuclear War Close to home Discrimination and Poverty Increase role of Federal Government in daily lives If one country is allowed to fall to Communism then all the nearby countries will fall as well ID: 589144
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Peace Corps – Help undeveloped countries; Space Program – Got ahead of Soviets in Space Race.To pull more votes from the South. (Texas)Both show threat of Communism/Nuclear War Close to home.Discrimination and Poverty; Increase role of Federal Government in daily lives.If one country is allowed to fall to Communism, then all the nearby countries will fall as well.To stop the spread of communism.Gulf of Tonkin ResolutionBuddhismAgent Orange – increased Cancer and Birth Defects.Dove – Anti War; Hawk – Pro WarUS Air Attack on North Vietnam
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12. Vietcong surprise attack on South Vietnam; Disillusioned – Mistrust about war “Cant win now.”13. Vertical takeoff and landing more efficient.14. MLK Assassination, Tet Offensive, Johnson does not run for reelection, clash of protesters and police.15. 26th Amendment, War Powers Act16. 1st Amendment17. Lowers voting age to 18. Can be drafted at 18 but cannot vote.18. Limited power of the President – Executive; increases power of Congress – Legislative branch.19. Most were against – world saw US as aggressive in smaller country.20. Removing troops slowly and increase responsibility of S. Vietnam.21. Lack of Trust in Government; Pentagon papers, Tet Offensive, Media Coverage22. 1973VIETNAM STUDY GUIDESlide3
WoodstockPeaceful protest protected by 1st amendmentNapalmOmitPeople accused of a crime must be informed of their rightsGreat deal of dishonesty and misinformation about Vietnam WarNon-conformist, Tye-Dyed, Bell Bottoms, Long Hair, Hippy, Anti-War, DrugsGo Against conforming – Independent thinkingEisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, NixonHispanic Soldier from Cuero, Texas given Medal of Honor for saving so many lives during Vietnam War.
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