This song by Country Joe and the Fish became one of the first protest songs of the Vietnam Era. Read the lyrics to the song, and then respond to the following:
What is the song asking the “big strong men to do”?
- Come down and fight for Uncle Sam.
… the “generals” to do?
- Prove that they are crazy amazing strong and are good leaders.
… “Wall Street” to do?
- Publish the great deeds of war that the men do.
… “mothers” to do?
- Send your sons off to war.
Write down four specific lines from the song that display sarcasm, cynicism, or anti-war sentiment.
"Whoopee, We're all gonna die."
"What are we fighting for? Don't ask me I don't give a damn"
"Wall Street...There's plenty of money to be made."
"Uncle Sam needs your help again...He's got himself in a terrible jam."
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