2. Protests and anger in the United States

3. WHY FIGHT IN VIETNAM?  To prevent the spread of communism. Once one country became controlled by a communist government, other countries would fall also. This is called the “domino theory.” WHY NOT FIGHT IN VIETNAM?  We should stay out of other countries’ business.  US had no clear strategy to win the war and exit Vietnam.

4.  The Vietnam war protests began with college students, and is called the “anti-war movement.”

5. The anti-war movement is what began “hippies.” To protest the war, and other problems they saw in the United States, many teen-agers and college age students joined the hippie movement. They wanted: * a world full of peace, *civil rights *good music. They abused drugs and alcohol as part of their rebellion.

7. Why were these hippies & students against the war? In the early years of the war, most were “anti-war” because of the draft. They believed that the draft unfairly targeted minority men.

8. Other reasons why people protested the Vietnam war… Many believed the Americans should stay out of the war because it was a political conflict that did not involve the United States. As United States’ causalities grew (more and more soldiers dying), people other than college students and hippies joined the anti-war movement, even soldiers like this one wanted peace.

9. How did they protest the Vietnam war? Demonstrations: Many rallies and demonstrations were held all over the country, on college campuses and in large public places. They were usually peaceful gatherings.

10. How did they protest the Vietnam war? Burning Draft Cards: To protest the draft many men burned their draft cards in public places. This was a symbolic way to say “NO WAY!” to the draft.

11. How did they protest the Vietnam war? Some people chose to simply wear anti-war buttons.

12.  Popular slogans… "Draft beer, not boys“ "Hell no, we won't go“ "Bring our boys home“ "Eighteen today, dead tomorrow” were a few of the anti-war slogans.

13. HOW ELSE DID HIPPIES EXPRESS THEIR ANTI- WAR MESSAGE? Hippies used MUSIC to express messages of peace and anti- war!

14. FAMOUS ANTI-WAR/PEACE SONGS WERE WRITTEN BY THE BEATLES, JOHN LENNON, SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, BOB MARLEY AND OTHER FAMOUS MUSICIANS… This is John Lennon; he was one of the most famous peace activists.

16. IMAGINE JOHN LENNON  Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one FEEL LIKE I’M FIXING TO DIE RAG COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH  Come on all of you big strong men Uncle Sam needs your help again he's got himself in a terrible jam way down yonder in Viet Nam so put down your books and pick up a gun we're gonna have a whole lotta fun  (CHORUS) And it's one, two, three, what are we fighting for don't ask me I don't give a damn, next stop is Viet Nam And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates ain't no time to wonder why, whoopee we're all gonna die  Come on generals, let's move fast your big chance has come at last now you can go out and get those reds cos the only good commie is the one that's dead and you know that peace can only be won when we've blown 'em all to kingdom come  Come on wall street don't be slow why man this war is a go-go there's plenty good money to be made by supplying the army with the tools of its trade let's hope and pray that if they drop the bomb, they drop it on the Viet Cong  Come on mothers throughout the land pack your boys off to Viet Nam come on fathers don't hesitate send your sons off before it's too late and you can be the first ones on your block to have your boy come home in a box

17.  Summarize the message of the song.  What images are most powerful in the song?  Groups 1,2 3: Apply the song to a scene or character from Fallen Angels.  Groups 4,5 & 6: Apply the song to a current event situation, or some historical event other than the Vietnam war.

18.  Answer this question in your notebook in one paragraph…  What was the message of the anti-war movement, and how did they communicate their message?

19.  Now that you know both sides of the Vietnam story (arguments for and against the war), design your own poster in support of the war, or against the war.  Your poster should be colorful and interesting. Your feelings about the war should be clear.  Size 8.5 x 11 paper is fine.  Use images, slogans (make up your own!) or other primary resources from the Vietnam war.  Due on MONDAY, APRIL 6.