Australian Anti-Vietnam War Movement & Impact on Politics

What change in public opinion about the Vietnam War occurred by mid-1969?

• A majority of Australians favored sending more troops to Vietnam.

• A majority of Australians supported the continuation of the war.

• A majority of Australians wanted Australian troops to return from Vietnam.

• A majority of Australians were indifferent to the war.

What event in 1972 was significantly influenced by the mass mobilization against the Vietnam War?

• A major international peace conference held in Australia.

• The passing of a law to increase conscription.

• A significant political change during the 1972 Election.

• The signing of a peace treaty between North and South Vietnam.

What was the primary goal of the Vietnam Moratorium movement in Australia?

• To promote economic growth and development in Australia.

• To encourage international diplomacy with North Vietnam.

• o end conscription and Australian participation in the Vietnam War.

• To encourage Australian citizens to volunteer for the military.

Which of the following groups was NOT part of the coalition that formed the Moratorium movement?

• Peace organizations.

• Students.

• Religious institutions.

• Major political parties.

What was the likely reason for the cooperation between different groups with varying political stances during the Moratorium movement?

• A shared desire to escalate violent actions.

• An attempt to overthrow the government.

• A moral urgency to save lives and end the war.

• collective goal to support Australian troops in Vietnam.

How did the May 8, 1970 Vietnam War demonstrations differ from previous protest actions?

• They were focused solely on legal changes.

• They were led by the Whitlam Labor government.

• They were organized by the Commonwealth Crimes Act.

• They galvanized many ordinary Australians to join.

What was the key characteristic of the Moratorium's approach to protest actions?

• Violent confrontations with authorities.

• Non-violent tactics and occupations.

• Organizing rallies outside of major cities.

• Encouraging partisan political activities.

How did the success of the May 1970 Vietnam War moratorium affect future protests in Australia?

• It resulted in stricter government regulations.

• It led to the abandonment of protest movements.

• It encouraged more violent forms of protests.

• It expanded the space for democratic action and protest.

What event inspired the formation of the Vietnam Moratorium Campaigns in Australia?

• A conference held in Canberra in November 1969.

• The passing of the Commonwealth Crimes Act.

• The election of the Whitlam Labor government.

• The American Moratorium demonstrations.

How did the Moratorium campaigns differ from previous protest efforts against the Vietnam War?

• They were focused on achieving peace through diplomacy.

• They gained less media coverage and attention.

• They were restricted to local communities only.

• They mobilized hundreds of thousands of supporters.