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How many young men fled the country to avoid the Vietnam Draft?
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It is estimated that approximately 50,000 Americans went to Canada in order to avoid the draft. The Vietnam War lasted from 1959 to 1975.
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Which statement about the draft during the Vietnam war is true?
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
How did young American men protest Vietnam war?
By taking part in demonstration. They burnt their draft cards as part of a demonstration.
The result of the Vietnam war?
No military draft (we now have an all volunteer military) and the adult age for US Citizens is 18...instead of age 21. Over 20,000 young men that died in Vietnam were not legal adults.
Why did people burn draft cards?
Many young people who were drafted did not want to go to Vietnam because they did not support the war. To show their resentment, they burned the draft cards. This was quickly outlawed and punishment for doing so resulted in going to Vietnam anyway or being arrested.
In the early years of the war A young man could be automatically deffered from the draft if he did what?
If he was a college student or mentally and/or physically UNFIT to serve his country.
Which statement about the draft during the Vietnam war is true?
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
Were young men conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War?
Yes. If by conscripted, you mean drafted. The draft effectively populated the ranks of the US Military during this war. The draft of the period was by lottery drawing, and there were conditions that young men could use to avoid being drafted. You can read more, below.
What statement is true about the draft during the Vietnam war was true?
many young men were drafted
What was the draft used in Vietnam?
The draft used in Vietnam was called the Selective Service System. It was implemented to conscript eligible young men into the military, where they would be required to serve in the Vietnam War. The draft lottery was used to determine the order in which individuals would be called up for service.
What happened if one did not go to war through the Vietnam draft?
You were put in jail. Which is why a number of young men went to Canada.
What the draft for the Vietnam war?
The draft was when young men were randomly selected to go to war. you had no choice unless you were a senators son or wealthy, search fortunate son on youtube, its the song regarding this.
Who was burning draft cards?
Young men in America during the late 1960's to early 1970's who were afraid to fight in Vietnam.
How did young American men protest Vietnam war?
By taking part in demonstration. They burnt their draft cards as part of a demonstration.
What were some of the ways that young Americans avoided military service Vietnam?
Physical exemption - 4F, new parent, only son, etc.College exemptionDraft dodging - fleeing to another country, living under a false identity.Protest - draft card burning, etc.
Why were many American people turning against the Vietnam war and which groups were opposed to the war and why?
The military draft. Which groups? Those that were effected by the military draft; young men and their supporters (wives, girlfriends, sisters, cousins, etc. etc. etc.).
How many young men ran from the draft in the Vietnam war?
About 100,000 Americans went to other countries, or remained in hiding in the United States; about 50% to 90% of these are believed to have gone to Canada.According to official Canadian estimates about 125,000 Americans immigrated to Canada during the Vietnam war period. Not all of these would have been draft dodgers.
Was lee Greenwood a draft dodger?
There Answetr is No, this is an urban legend, long ago debunked by snopes.com and other fact-checking websites. Lee Greenwood was given a deferment that kept him out of Vietnam because he was married and had young children. Back then, students and men who were the sole support of their family were usually given deferments. There is no evidence he ever left the country to avoid the draft because he did not need to do that. MY Thoughts Interesting Since My DAD and Lee Green woods Birthday are exactly the same and My dad Had 6 children . He served His country Nothing was Offered him or Millions of Others to get out of the War as Mt Greenwood. Sorry I dont by this Crapola
