American Response to the Vietnam War in the United States

According to Robert McNamara, what are two reasons Vietnam was important to the national interest of the United States?

• It was a test of U.S. credibility and to contain the spread of communism.

• It was to gain access to Vietnam's natural resources and markets.

• It was to establish a military base in Southeast Asia and control trade routes.

• It was to support French colonial interests and expand U.S. territory.

Robert McNamara was a dove or a hawk. (Circle one below)

• Dove

• Hawk

The purpose of the song War was:

• To promote peace and protest against conflict

• To celebrate military victories

• To encourage enlistment in the army

• To describe historical battles

According to the song lyrics, what does war cause?

• Destruction of innocent lives

• Happiness and prosperity

• Tears to thousands of mothers' eyes

• Peace and love

Fill in the blank: War has ________ many a young man's dreams.

• shattered

• built

• ignored

• celebrated

The image of the dove and the hawk on the branch symbolizes which of the following in the context of the song lyrics?

• Peace and conflict

• Love and friendship

• Freedom and captivity

• Hope and despair

Some people in the US disagreed with US involvement in the Vietnam War. These protesters were called ________ and felt the Vietnam War was a civil war and not the business of the US.

• doves/hippies

• hawks

• patriots

• veterans

Some of the dove/hippies of 'draft age' decided to ignore their draft orders. These people were called ________.

• draft dodgers

• war heroes

• peacekeepers

• enlistees

Other people supported America’s containment policy and believed the US should be in Vietnam. These people were called ________.

• hawks

• doves

• pacifists

• isolationists

The war in Vietnam ______ the American people. Use evidence from the cartoon to support your response.

• united

• divided

• had no effect on

• brought peace to