Y10T2Q2 HISTORY

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What was the Save our Sons (SOS) movement?

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A movement in 1965 mainly consisting of women, particularly mothers of potential conscripts, opposing Australia's involvement in the war and conscription.

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What actions did the SOS movement take?

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They staged peaceful public protests, handed out leaflets, and held rallies against conscription.

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What significant event involved members of the SOS movement?

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Five women were arrested for handing out anti-conscription leaflets, sparking national outrage and marking a turning point in the Anti-war movement.

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What was the Vietnam War Moratorium movement?

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A movement that began due to growing public opposition to the government's involvement in the Vietnam War, particularly conscription.

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When did the Vietnam War Moratorium movement peak and what was its significance?

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It peaked in May 1970 with an estimated 70,000 protesters in Melbourne and 20,000 in Sydney, becoming the largest protest movement in Australian history.

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What did the Vietnam War Moratorium movement call for?

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The end of conscription and the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam.

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How did popular media and culture influence public opinion on the Vietnam War?

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By broadcasting the brutality and inhumanity of conscription and war, televising raw images, and conveying disillusionment, which sparked public outrage and action.

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What is the significance of the song 'I Was Only 19' by Redgum?

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The song highlights the experiences faced by veterans and challenged societal stigma around the war, fueling debate over conscription and military involvement.