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A percentage said My Lai; a percentage said Tet; by far the largest percentage said the DRAFT! Watching My Lai and Tet on television was one thing. Recieving your draft notice in the mail was quite another!
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How did the public opinion of the US contribute to the US's failiure in the Vietnam war?
The "public" was being drafted into military service; which influenced public opinion, which in turn influenced the protests and riots against the war.
What was the US public opinion of the Vietnam war after 1960?
US involvement in the Vietnam War extended from the fear of communism held by the population. Being fearful that a spread in communism was occurring and that Vietnam was the first in a domino effect, the American public supported US intervention to contain the threat of communism. Once initiated, it was realized that there were many American lives being lost without a necessity to have been lost. A major event that turned public opinion against the war was the Tet Offensive, and seeing the carnage through media sources on the battlefield.
What was the America public view of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War=the military draft!
Why did invasion of Belgium turn American opinion against Germany?
American public opinion turned against Germany in WW One & WW Two for various reasons. In WW1, Germany invaded France & Belgium in August 1914. Because, Belgium was a neutral country, Americans were upset with Germany. The invasion of Belgium however was not the most important factor. Later, German unrestricted submarine warfare also turned American public opinion against Germany. Then as a final straw, the German's Zimmermann telegram message to Mexico further angered Americans. In WW2, Germany invaded Poland, neutral Denmark, neutral Norway, neutral Holland, neutral Belgium, and so forth on & on. German submarine warfare also turned public opinion against Germany.
Why did the Vietnamese Tet Offensive mark a dramatic turning point in the war?
The Tet offensive marked the moment when what had been seen as a manageable overseas conflict turned into something much more messy. The assaults launched by the Viet Cong against the South Vietnamese and their US Military allies in early 1968 were a military fiasco. But the size of the offensive, the dramatic increase in US troop numbers it triggered, and the consequent loss of life on all sides, weighed heavily on US public opinion. The offensive also involved a draining battle for the Khe Sanh airstrip, used as a US Marine base. Khe Sanh became a symbol of the war's futility, abandoned as it was in June 1968, deemed to be of no strategic worth
How did the public opinion of the US contribute to the US's failiure in the Vietnam war?
The "public" was being drafted into military service; which influenced public opinion, which in turn influenced the protests and riots against the war.
Why did this image help turn American public opinion against the war in Vietnam?
We don't have the image you were given so the question can't be answered.
How did public opinion of labor issues change in response to the violence of the Homestead Strike?
Public opinion turned against all labor unions
What event convinced the American public that we couldn't win in Vietnam?
Tet offensive
What was true about the government reaction to the bonus army?
it changed public opinion against President Hoover
American public support for the war in Vietnam began to decline after what event?
The Tet Offensive
What influence did television have on either the Vietnam War or presidential elections and why?
it helped to get public opinion.
What was responsible for turning America public opinion against Germany?
The event that was most influential in turning American public opinion against Germany was the invasion of Belgium.
How did public opinion in the US of contribute to US's failure to win the Vietnam war?
It lowered morale.
What effect did the test offensive in Vietnam have on the war?
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.
How did the release of the pentagon papers influence public opinion?
The release of the Pentagon Papers turned an already war-weary American public even more sharply against US involvement in Vietnam. As of June 2011, the Pentagon Papers are declassified and available to the American public in their entirety.
What was the US public opinion of the Vietnam war after 1960?
US involvement in the Vietnam War extended from the fear of communism held by the population. Being fearful that a spread in communism was occurring and that Vietnam was the first in a domino effect, the American public supported US intervention to contain the threat of communism. Once initiated, it was realized that there were many American lives being lost without a necessity to have been lost. A major event that turned public opinion against the war was the Tet Offensive, and seeing the carnage through media sources on the battlefield.
