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Which amendment gave young Americans being drafted during the Vietnam war a greater political voice?
The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, granted the right to vote to citizens aged 18 and older. This amendment was significant during the Vietnam War era as it addressed the disparity between the draft age and voting age, allowing young Americans who were being drafted to have a greater political voice in decisions that directly affected their lives. By lowering the voting age, it empowered younger citizens to participate in the democratic process and influence policies related to the war.
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What year did people get drafted for the Vietnam war?
Americans were drafted into the Vietnam War in 1965.
What was one important factor that helped pass the Th Amendment in 1971 which lowered the voting age to 18?
The reason the 26th amendment was passed was because of the Vietnam War. It was reasoned that if a person could be drafted and sent to war at 18 they should also be able to vote.
What political rights were conferred by the 26th amendment?
The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1971, granted the right to vote to citizens who are 18 years of age or older. This amendment aimed to ensure that younger citizens, particularly those who were being drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, had a say in the democratic process. By lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, it expanded political participation and reinforced the principle that age should not be a barrier to voting rights.
How did Americans perceive the Vietnam War on their personal lives?
It was in the papers and TV; the same as any event, even today...until they got drafted!
How many African Americans drafted into Vietnam war?
I really would love the knkw te number of.blacks sent to war to the number of whites.
How did the Vietnam war affect the Americans and vietnamese alike?
Americans didn't like being drafted into military service; which is why you have an all volunteer army (military) today. The South Vietnamese liked Americans, they thought American GIs were funny and friendly.
Could you be twenty nine and get drafted to the Vietnam war?
I believe they drafted to the age of 32
What amendment extended the vote to 18 year olds?
In the United States, the 26th Amendment to the Constitution lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18. It was argued that 18-year-olds were being drafted to fight in Vietnam, but they didn't have the right to vote.
What if the hippies supported the Vietnam War?
There were drafted hippies in the infantry in Vietnam; they were good men.
When did the vote go down to 18?
In 1971 by the 26th Amendment to the US Constitution. This way because 18 year olds could be drafted into the Vietnam War but could not vote in the government they were fighting for.
By the end of 1965 what was true about most American soldiers in Vietnam?
They had been drafted.
Why you should be against the Vietnam war?
Only if you have to be in it (drafted).
