Question
Which societal changes occurred in the US as a result of the Vietnam War? Select two options.
The mandatory draft ended.
The voting age was lowered to 18.
Military engagements overseas stopped.
Immigration from Vietnam was eliminated.
Mass protests opposing US government policies ended.
The mandatory draft ended.
The voting age was lowered to 18.
Military engagements overseas stopped.
Immigration from Vietnam was eliminated.
Mass protests opposing US government policies ended.
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GPT-4o mini
The two societal changes that occurred in the US as a result of the Vietnam War are:
1. **The mandatory draft ended.** - The draft was abolished after widespread protests and opposition to the war, leading to the switch to an all-volunteer military force.
2. **The voting age was lowered to 18.** - The 26th Amendment was ratified in 1971, which allowed citizens who were 18 years old to vote, largely influenced by the argument that those who were old enough to be drafted for military service should also have the right to vote.
The other options listed do not accurately reflect changes resulting from the Vietnam War.
1. **The mandatory draft ended.** - The draft was abolished after widespread protests and opposition to the war, leading to the switch to an all-volunteer military force.
2. **The voting age was lowered to 18.** - The 26th Amendment was ratified in 1971, which allowed citizens who were 18 years old to vote, largely influenced by the argument that those who were old enough to be drafted for military service should also have the right to vote.
The other options listed do not accurately reflect changes resulting from the Vietnam War.