VIETNAM SCAVENGER HUNT

By: Jon  and John

INTRODUCTION          QUESTIONS          RESOURCES          BIG QUESTION

INTRODUCTION

            During the Vietnam era, many musicians flourished writing politically charged songs in protest of the war. Musicians such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, CCR, and many folk singers wrote songs about their feelings towards the war. This music inspired a generation to take a stand and denounce a war they didn’t believe in.

QUESTIONS

1. How was the music of the Vietnam War different from music during wars of the past?
2. What was the name of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s song about “poor boys sent to war”?
3. How did the United States government react to John Lennon’s releasing “Some Time in New York City”?
4. How were soldiers able to listen to anti-war music while serving in Vietnam?
5. What is the title of the song written by the men of the second battalion of the 502^nd brigade of the 101^st Airborne Division?
6. How did musicians sent to Vietnam continue to express themselves by writing music?
7. Which song is said to be the “anthem of the times” during Vietnam?
8. What happened at Kent State?
9. What song was written in its aftermath, and by whom?
10. What was the name of the organization started by Graham Nash?

RESOURCES

http://www.jwsrockgarden.com

http://www.vietnamsongbook.org

http://www.cbu.edu/Academics/honors/hj2k3_music.htm

http://www.google.com/u/cbros?q=protest+songs&domains=www.cbu.edu&sitesearch=www.cbu.edu

BIG QUESTION

           In your own opinion, do you believe the anti-war music of the Vietnam had an effect on the outcome of the war, and do you believe it changed America’s mind on Vietnam?