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Who is the famous leader of the NVA, and had a city named after him following the end of the Vietnam war?
Ho Chi Minh
When did Australia send ‘military advisers’ to South Vietnam?
1962
In hindsight, it can be seen that Domino theory was proven untrue. Why?
The fall of Vietnam did not prompt the fall of other neighbouring Asian countries to communism
Who was involved in ANZUS?
Double points if you can explain what it meant
Australia, New Zealand, United States
If any one of the countries were attacked, the remaining parties were obligated to help
What is the 'National Service Scheme' commonly referred to as?
Conscription
Who was the Australian Prime Minister that stated Australia was "All the way with LBJ"?
Harold Holt
What was the name of the event that, when finally revealed, prompted worldwide outrage against the Vietnam War?
My Lai massacre
A common argument is that America's involvement in the Vietnam war was completely unjust, all beginning with the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. Why can the resolution be used to argue this?
Gulf of Tonkin incident alleges that Vietnamese forces attacked a US ship (this did not happen)
What was SEATO?
Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation
While there are multiple alliances and political dealings which forced the involvement of Australia into Vietnam, what can be considered the main reason for its participation?
Fear of communism
Who was the US President at the beginning of the conflict famous for coining the term 'Domino theory'
Dwight Eishenhower
When was the battle of Long Tan?
1966
The fall of Kabul (end of Afghan war) and the fall of Saigon (end of Vietnam war) have drawn comparison by many historians. Why?
Both conflicts were controversial. Both instituted policy's of training local military. Both ended in humiliating, rapid defeats once ANZUS powers withdrew.
What was the policy introduced by Robert Menzies to protect Australia from the communist threat in Asia?
Forward defence
What was the Australian moratorium campaign?
A protest to end Australia's involvement in Vietnam
Who was the serving Prime Minister that passed the National Service Scheme?
Robert Menzies
What is commonly referred to as Australia's most important military battle in Vietnam?
The battle of Long Tan
The Tet Offensive is commonly referred to as the beginning of the end of the Vietnam war, despite the heavy losses sustained by the Viet Cong. Why?
The Western narrative had been for years that 'victory was just around the corner'. Vision of fighting in the streets of Saigon (the capital of SV) showed this was a lie. Public opinion quickly turned.
Why was the Korean War significant regarding Australia's response to the Vietnam War?
Fear of the growing power and influence of China
What was the policy introduced by Richard Nixon (and supported by John Gorton) that began the process of ANZUS withdrawal from Vietnam?
Vietnamisation
President Nixon created a policy know known as 'Vietnamisation' - what does this mean?
The USA sought to expand the RVN’s forces and give them more resources and increased combat responsibilities.
What year did the Tet offensive occur?
1968
Identify 3 reasons for Australian withdrawal from the Vietnam War
Disgust (Massacre), Following US lead, Public opinion change
What was the domino theory?
Double points if you can identify where it (theoretically) began
The theory that if one South-East Asian country fell to communism, eventually all of Asia would.
Began: China
Who recalled Australian troops from Vietnam in 1972, abolished conscription, and officially ended Australian involvement in Vietnam War on Jan 11, 1973?
Gough Whitlam