Peace Movements (Lesson 1)

What was the organisation name for a peace group founded by reverends in 1949? 

Which empire had colonised Vietnam but was forced out in 1954?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• Russia

Which part of Vietnam had aligned themselves with other communist countries?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which of the following motivated Australia to join in the Vietnam War?

• Economic

• International pressures and alliances

• Desire for global superiority

• Territory in the Asia Pacific region

How many defence personnel were sent to Vietnam between 1962-1972?

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

• 60,000

In 1965 what was the percentage of the population which generally supported Australia's involvement in Vietnam?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

Generally speaking, how did younger people (especially university students) feel about the war?

• They were ambivalent

• They grew to oppose the war

• They continually supported the war

Which of the following was not a reason that people grew resentful of the war?

• Conscription

• Television War

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Lack of information

What is the name of the legislation in 1964 which conscripted young men?

What was the name of the group which was largely made up of mothers and opposed the conscription of their sons?