Vietnam 1
Which event officially ended the Vietnam War?
The Fall of Saigon
The My Lai Massacre involved the killing of civilians by which country?
The United States Army
What were the consequences/challenges veterans of the Vietnam war had when coming home?
They faced challenges such as PTSD, physical disabilities, did not fit in with society
Which President begins withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam?
Richard Nixon
What was the main goal of the US military's Operation Rolling Thunder?
To bomb North Vietnam & clear out the dense forest
Which anti-war movement(s) gained prominence in the United States during the Vietnam War era?
The Hippie movement and Student movement
What was the primary objective of the Tet Offensive?
To cause rebellion against the United States and South Vietnam
What role did the media play in shaping public opinion about the Vietnam War?
Showed the violent realities of war and increased anti-war ideas
Why did the United States get involved in Vietnam?
To contain communism
What was the main focus of the student protests during the Vietnam War?
Against the war in Vietnam, anti-war
Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
Ho Chi Minh
Which US President ordered the escalation of US military involvement in Vietnam with the deployment of ground troops?
Richard Nixon
What was the primary reason for the failure of US military strategy in Vietnam?
Guerrilla tactics used by the Viet Cong
What was the main event that caused escalation of US involvement in the Vietnam War?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
What was the importance of the domino theory in US response towards Vietnam?
It justified US intervention in order to stop communism
What was the primary reason for the failure of the South Vietnamese government?
Corruption and economic instability
How did the Vietnam War impact US foreign policy in the years that followed?
more calculated/careful approach to global military operations
What was the main outcome of the Paris Peace Accords signed in 1973?
A ceasefire agreement between North and South Vietnam
How did the Vietnam War impact the United States economy?
caused inflation as the government spent a lot on the war
How would you describe the Viet Cong and their ideology?
North Vietnamese Communist Troops