Since US citizens were drafted to fight the war; it had a negative impact.
It divided the country into pro-war and anti-war political factions.
it was an unjust war,half the people didnt know were vietnam was.we were drafting the poor and minority.the rich paid to get deferments.
The Tet Offensive had a significant impact on the Vietnam War, as it resulted in a steep decline in support for the war among the American public. The US and South Vietnam actually won a tactical victory, however, it was a political victory for North Vietnam.
The US tested napalm, bombs and chemical weapons on the Vietnam civilians.
None. The US is not at war with Iraq. In Vietnam, the US was at war with North Vietnam.
Many returning veterans experienced rejection from their fellow US citizens, and US military morale suffered because of this experience.
US Citizens facing the military draft.
US citizens became tired of the war.
Larger defense budget.
the war was funded through taxes on U.S. citizens and corporations.
It divided the country into pro-war and anti-war political factions.
The US Civil War (1861-1865) and the Vietnam War (1961-1975) are the only wars in which US citizens experienced a military defeat. In both wars the NORTH defeated the SOUTH. In both wars the Southerners/GI's fighting for South Vietnam were treated harshly (called and treated as "losers") by their fellow US Citizens. Even though the US Civil War was a victorious United States victory, the Confederates (Southerners) were still Americans. Secondly, the Vietnam War was our longest war, outlasting the American Revolutionary War by several years.
peace marches, demonstrations, and acts of civil disobedience.
The govornment frequently lied about what was going on
it was an unjust war,half the people didnt know were vietnam was.we were drafting the poor and minority.the rich paid to get deferments.
Largely because US citizens could be un-willing participants in the war. By be conscripted into military service.
It mirrored US effects.