Causes & Background
What divided Vietnam before the war?
The 17th parallel.
Who led North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh.
What event led to more U.S. involvement in 1964?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
What type of fighting used surprise attacks?
Guerrilla warfare.
What system forced men to join the military?
The draft.
What was the main goal of the U.S?
To stop communism.
Who was the early leader of South Vietnam?
Ngo Dinh Diem.
What major 1968 attack shocked Americans?
The Tet Offensive.
What environment made fighting difficult?
Jungles.
Who mostly protested the war?
Students and young people.
What idea said countries would fall to communism like dominoes?
Domino Theory.
Which U.S. president sent more troops?
Lyndon B. Johnson.
What tragic event involved civilians killed by U.S. troops?
The My Lai Massacre.
What chemical damaged forests and harmed people?
Agent Orange.
How did TV impact the war?
People saw it at home and support dropped.
What global conflict influenced the Vietnam War?
The Cold War.
Which president started Vietnamization?
Richard Nixon.
What agreement ended U.S. involvement?
The Paris Peace Accords
What vehicles helped move troops quickly?
Helicopters.
What happened to Vietnam after the war?
It became one communist country.
Who supported North Vietnam?
The Soviet Union and China.
Who were the Viet Cong?
Communist fighters in South Vietnam.
What event marked the end of the war in 1975?
The Fall of Saigon.
What underground systems were used to hide?
Tunnels.
What happened to many soldiers after the war?
They had physical and mental struggles.