A. Many Americans felt that the Vietnam War was a "rich man's war, but a poor man's fight" because the wealthy were able to avoid the draft through deferments or exemptions, while lower-income individuals, who could not afford to attend college or pay their way out of service, were the ones sent to fight.
B. College students and skilled laborers were exempted from the military draft because their education or specialized training was seen as valuable to the country's workforce and economy. Additionally, exemptions for these groups were made to maintain essential services and keep the economy running smoothly during the war.
A. In 1-2 sentences, explain why many Americans felt that the Vietnam War was a "rich man's war, but a poor man's fight." (3 points)
B. During the war, men were conscripted/drafted into the army, which meant they had to fight in the war even though they did not sign up for military service. Why do you think that college students and skilled laborers (people who need degrees or extensive training for their jobs) were exempted (free from the military draft? (3 points)
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