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How did the Vietcong use "boobie traps" against U.S. soldiers?
By hiding them to slow down or kill Americans
Which Soviet leader negotiated an agreement with President Kennedy to end the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which theory suggested that the fall of one Southeast Asian nation to communism would lead to its neighbors falling to communism as well?
The Domino Theory
What was the 26th Amendment and why was it passed?
Lowered the voting age to 18 because they argued that if they could get drafted, they should be able to vote
What was a major result of the protests at Kent State and Jackson State?
The protests turned violent and resulted in student deaths, which increased the anti-war movement.
Who was leader of South Vietnam backed by the US but lacked the support of the South Vietnamese people?
Ngo Dinh Diem
Which organization was created by JFK to send young, college-age volunteers to third-world countries to assist with projects such as digging water wells and teaching in schools?
The Peace Corps
Why did Nikita Khrushchev order the construction of the Berlin Wall in East Berlin?
To prevent East Berliners from fleeing to West Berlin.
In the context of the Vietnam War, what was a "Hawk" and "Dove"?
Hawk: A person who supported military actions. Dove: A person who wanted peace rather than war.
Who was the "silent majority" according to President Richard Nixon?
Americans who quietly supported the war effort and did not protest.
Who were the Vietcong?
South Vietnamese who were communist and fighting against the U.S.
Which military policy, by JFK, advocated for increased spending on conventional weapons to provide the U.S. with options other than nuclear retaliation?
Flexible Response
The U.S., the Soviet Union, and several European nations signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to end testing in which environment?
The atmosphere
Why was the Vietnam War nicknamed "The Living Room War"?
Because it was the first war featuring live television news coverage in people's homes
What does the term "credibility gap" refer to in the Vietnam War era?
The loss of public trust in the U.S. government due to scandals.
Who served as the commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968?
General William Westmorland
What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the CIA-led mission involving trained Cuban exiles?
It was a total failure that damaged JFK’s reputation as a leader.
What was Ho Chi Minh’s primary strategy for winning the war against the United States?
To drag the war out until Americans lost support for the conflict.
Under the Selective Service Act, what are men required to do when they turn 18?
Register for the draft as potential soldiers.
Which President pledged to end the Vietnam War and promised "peace with honor"?
Richard Nixon
What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and how did President Nixon respond to it?
A 1,000-mile resupply route through Laos and Cambodia used to send supplies to North Vietnam; Nixon escalated the war by attacking it.
What was the "hot line" during the Cold War?
A direct phone link between the White House (USA) and the Kremlin (USSR).
What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution grant President Lyndon B. Johnson?
Permission to defend U.S. troops in Southeast Asia.
Why was self-immolation and why was it done?
Setting themselves on fire to protest their harsh treatment by the U.S.-supported regime.
What occurred during the My Lai Massacre?
U.S. forces slaughtered civilians, including women and children, under orders.