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Why did many Americans consider the draft for the Vietnam War to be unfair?

A
Drafted soldiers were sent to fight in Vietnam immediately.
B
College students were more likely to be drafted and to serve.
C
Members of the counterculture were more likely to be drafted.
D
Men from low-income families often could not defer the draft.
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Why did Americans have trouble understanding US involvement in the Vietnam War?

A
The Viet Cong’s guerilla tactics did not pose a threat to South Vietnam.
B
The United States’ motivations and priorities in Vietnam were uncertain.
C
The draft was a burden to the population, but fairly drafted all Americans.
D
Members of the counterculture trusted the government to keep the peace.
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The Warren Court ruled that official prayer in public schools is unconstitutional because it violates

A
a right not explicitly named in the Constitution.
B
the clause barring government from establishing religion.
C
the right of students to assemble peacefully.
D
the right to criticize the government.
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Why were Viet Cong forces constantly on the move during the Vietnam War?

A
They were unfamiliar with the jungle terrain.
B
They tried to avoid US troops and bombers.
C
They were afraid of being lured into ambushes.
D
They did not trust the civilians around them.
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Which happened in the wake of President Kennedy’s assassination?

A
The Apollo program was created in Kennedy’s honor.
B
Thurgood Marshall led an investigation into the shooting.
C
Congress finally gave its approval for the Peace Corps.
D
Jack Ruby killed the accused assassin two days later.

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