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They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.

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Which statement about the draft during the Vietnam war is true?

College students could avoid the draft - Apex


How many young men fled the country to avoid the Vietnam Draft?

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.


Why did some Americans oppose the practice on deferment?

Some Americans opposed the initial proposal of draft deferment because they were not in favor of deferment. The main reason for their opposition was that they opposed deferment. During this time period many Americans felt that the deferment was something that they should be opposed to. Because they were opposed to deferment, some Americans, felt the need to oppose deferment, they did this to oppose the deferment, in order to show that they opposed deferment. The following people are historical figures that were opposed to deferment: John Locke, Kate Austin, Jin Kwon, Sun Kwon, Hugo Reyes, Claire Littleton, Jack Shepard (not to be confused with Jack Bauer), Benjamin Linus, Richard Alpert, James Ford, Charlie Pace (of DriveShaft), Desmond Hume, Sayid Jarrah, Charles Widmore, Daniel Faraday, Michael Dawson, and Jacob. (REAL ANSWER) Seriously though, Americans opposed deferment for many reasons, mainly because it allowed people to "chicken out" of fighting for their country, and the people who did this are referred to as "draft dodgers" (REAL ANSWER) "What Happened?" Sayid Jarrah


What was the percentage of Americans that opposed the Vietnam War in 1969?

Based upon the hostility of the average person (man or woman) in the US at the time; probably 90%. The military draft had negatively affected people's attitudes towards the war; the draft meant they were involved in the war...and they resented that.


How could men avoid the draft in both the north and south?

Hiring a substitute

Related questions

How did the Americans opposed the draft avoid it?

They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.


Why were the Americans opposed to the Vietman War?

The draft.


Which statement about the draft during the Vietnam war is true?

College students could avoid the draft - Apex


How many young men fled the country to avoid the Vietnam Draft?

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.


How do you avoid draft?

To avoid a draft, you can stay indoors in a well-insulated space, wear layered clothing to stay warm, and block any drafts by using draft stoppers or sealing gaps around windows and doors. Additionally, using a draft guard at the bottom of doors can also help prevent drafts.


Which term describes Americans who were opposed to immigrating?

nativists


How can you avoid the Vietnam War?

Full time college students were draft exempt (draft deferred).


Why did some Americans oppose the practice on deferment?

Some Americans opposed the initial proposal of draft deferment because they were not in favor of deferment. The main reason for their opposition was that they opposed deferment. During this time period many Americans felt that the deferment was something that they should be opposed to. Because they were opposed to deferment, some Americans, felt the need to oppose deferment, they did this to oppose the deferment, in order to show that they opposed deferment. The following people are historical figures that were opposed to deferment: John Locke, Kate Austin, Jin Kwon, Sun Kwon, Hugo Reyes, Claire Littleton, Jack Shepard (not to be confused with Jack Bauer), Benjamin Linus, Richard Alpert, James Ford, Charlie Pace (of DriveShaft), Desmond Hume, Sayid Jarrah, Charles Widmore, Daniel Faraday, Michael Dawson, and Jacob. (REAL ANSWER) Seriously though, Americans opposed deferment for many reasons, mainly because it allowed people to "chicken out" of fighting for their country, and the people who did this are referred to as "draft dodgers" (REAL ANSWER) "What Happened?" Sayid Jarrah


What organizations opposed Vietnam war?

College students. (They were draft age).


Why did some Americans opposed?

Americans opposed slavery for religious reasons. The majority of northern Americans did not believe that one person should own another person.


Why Americans were opposed to American involvement in the Vietnam war?

Most human beings don't care about events that occur 10,000 miles away; until they get drafted by the government to participate in that particular event (UNTIL IT INVOLVES THEM). The military draft fed the anti-war/anti-draft protests and riots.


What was it purpose OF Draft Dodging?

To avoid military service (to avoid being a soldier, or marine, etc.).