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What nicknames were given to supporters of the Vietnam War and those in opposition of it?

pros and cons, respectively

hawks and doves, respectively

elephants and donkeys, respectively

mainstreamists and counterculturalists, respectively

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Which statement best describes how Americans in the 1960s felt about the Vietnam War?

Throughout the 1960s, most Americans strongly opposed the war, refused to support the troops, and held antiwar protests.

Throughout the 1960s, most Americans fervently supported the war, supported the troops, and contributed to the war effort.

In the early 1960s, most Americans actively supported the war. In the second half of the decade, their support decreased.

In the early 1960s, few Americans concerned themselves with the war. By the end of the decade, most Americans believed that the war had been a mistake.

In the 1960s, people across the United States were exposed to the counterculture through

mass media.

art museums.

rock concerts.

small towns.

The term “counterculture” refers to a group of people who

are opposed to war and all forms of the military.

do not support the arts or other forms of culture.

commit terrorist acts against the government.

have different values from mainstream society.

Young women who belonged to the 1960s counterculture movement often

got married and settled down at a younger age than their parents had.

pursued nontraditional roles instead of becoming wives and mothers.

rejected careers and professional employment to become homemakers.

took part in violent, aggressive antiwar protests and demonstrations.

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