Vietnam War Quiz

What was the draft, also known as conscription?

• A voluntary sign-up for military service.

• A law that says if you are able to fight, you have to fight.

• A government program that provided financial aid to soldiers.

• A strategy to recruit soldiers for non-combat roles.

What was the first draft lottery during the Vietnam War based on?

• The number of siblings a person had.

• The social status of the individuals.

• Birth dates placed into a lottery system.

• The educational qualifications of the individuals.

What would happen if your birth date was one of the first 195 drawn in the Vietnam War draft lottery?

• You would be exempt from the draft.

• You would be required to serve the following year.

• You would receive a financial reward.

• You would be assigned non-combat roles.

During the Vietnam War, what were the two main groups of American public opinion regarding the war known as?

• Eagles and Sparrows

• Doves and Hawks

• Lions and Lambs

• Bulls and Bears

How did some young men try to evade the draft during the Vietnam War?

• By volunteering for community service instead of military service.

• By enrolling in full-time educational programs.

• By feigning physical or mental illness or using family connections.

• By changing their legal names and identities.

What was the counterculture movement of the 1960s a reaction to?

• The conservative standards of the 1950s

• The introduction of oral contraception

• The music of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez

• The expansion of consciousness through drugs

What was a common characteristic of hippie fashion?

• Formal attire

• Vibrant colors and tie-dye

• Military uniforms

• Business suits

Which event was known as a time when hippies came together to live communally and experiment with psychedelic drugs, sex, and political activism?

• Woodstock

• The Vietnam War

• The "Summer of Love" in 1967

• The Cold War

What was the attitude of hippies towards the Vietnam War?

• They were supportive of the war efforts

• They were indifferent to the war

• They were anti-war

• They were pro-war but against the draft

Which of the following was NOT a method used by students to protest the draft and the Vietnam War in the 1960s?

• Burning draft cards

• Writing to the White House

• Ignoring the draft notices

• Protesting at Selective Service buildings