USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE VIETNAM WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The music during the war helped the troops see the support at home.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In times of war, music has served in a lot of different ways, apart from just serving as a safe space. Music has been used in the armed forces to instill patriotism and courage through marches and anthems. Some songs written and produced during wartime have aimed to unify a nation and promote values of conformity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drums, fifes, bugles, and even fiddles and banjos have been played and heard by soldiers, sailors, and aviators across encampments, on bases, and in conflict zones since the dawn of war. Music, alongside its lyrical sister poetry, has often been the predominant cultural product of war and military service.

Detailed explanation-3: -Big Band Goes to War Jazz music provided comfort for families at home and soldiers abroad. Many musicians were drafted into the military and took their music with them. Some of them led military jazz bands that traveled the world to boost the morale of troops.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many Americans supported the war effort by purchasing war bonds. Women replaced men in sports leagues, orchestras and community institutions. Americans grew 60% of the produce they consumed in “Victory Gardens”. The war effort on the United States Home Front was a total effort.

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