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”? To help fight in the war
… the “generals” to do? To kill the commies
… “Wall Street” to do? To sell supplies for the war effort and they can make money
… “mothers” to do? To send their sons to fight in that 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
Be the first one on your block to have your boy come home in a box.
Uncle Sam needs your help again.
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