Which was not a reason that a large number of young Americans opposed the war?

Many believed that the United States couldn't police the world.

Many believed that the war was gaining support in important parts of the world and the U. S. could withdraw.

Johnson abolished college deferments for those not in good academic standing.

Many believed that the war was basically a civil war that should not involve the United States.

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Caiden Keller

10 November, 10:35

Which was not a reason that a large number of young Americans opposed the war?

Many believed that the United States couldn't police the world.

Many believed that the war was gaining support in important parts of the world and the U. S. could withdraw.

Johnson abolished college deferments for those not in good academic standing.

Many believed that the war was basically a civil war that should not involve the United States.

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Abdiel Giles · Answer 1

The answer lies in the third option. Johnson abolished college deferments for those not in good academic standing.

The following are the reasons why young Americans opposed the war:

1) They believe the conflict in Vietnam was a Civil War

2) the oppressive South Vietnamese regime was not better than the communist regime it was fighting

3) US couldn't police the entire globe

4) saw war as morally unjust