Question

Which of the following tactics were used by people who protested the Vietnam War?
Check all of the boxes that apply.

sit-ins

joining student groups like SDS

burning draft cards

voting for hawkish candidates

marching on Washington, DC

Answer 1

- sit-ins — Yes. Antiwar activists used sit-ins (and teach-ins) on campuses and at government offices.
- joining student groups like SDS — Yes. Groups such as Students for a Democratic Society organized protests and actions.
- burning draft cards — Yes. Burning draft cards was a common form of protest and civil disobedience.
- voting for hawkish candidates — No. Hawkish candidates supported escalation; protesters opposed them.
- marching on Washington, DC — Yes. Large antiwar marches and demonstrations were held in Washington, D.C.