How did the escalation of U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War affect public opinion and the economic landscape in the United States during the 1960s?

The U. S. began sending more troops to Vietnam in the early 1960s, which made the war feel more personal and urgent to Americans, turning many who had been indifferent into critics who feared the costs of fighting abroad. As the fighting intensified, protests grew, especially among students and activists, and the media’s frequent coverage of casualties and draft calls helped shift public opinion from initial support to widespread opposition. Meanwhile, the government spent billions on war supplies and troop salaries, driving up federal spending and inflation while diverting funds from domestic programs like education and housing.