What is meant by the comment that the Vietnam War was the “living room war”?
a) Americans had access to live television coverage of the conflict.
b) The war involved an overwhelming percentage of Americans who were drafted to serve compared to previous wars.
c) The war concerned fundamental issues most Americans could relate to.
d) The war was followed casually due to the lack of active fighting.
Answer: a
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