Vietnam War
How did the important fight first start?
The French lost a battle with the Vietnamese
What caused the US to become fully involved in the war?
They sent bombs over North Vietnam
How many phases did they have in the fight?
They had 3 phases of the fight.
How long did it take for soldiers to get down the trail when it was first built?
Originally, it was 6 months
How did the US "lose" the Vietnam War?
They didn’t stop the spread of communism
When were the countries meant to unite?
There was meant to be an election in 1956 to reunite them
Why did the US move into the waters?
To get intelligence on their plans.
What did the Americans realize after seeing the video?
They were stunned by how terrible the war was.
What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
A route that sent resources from North Vietnam to their supporters in South Vietnam
What was the US fighting for in this war?
To stop the spread of communism.
Why did North and South Vietnam not reunite?
The United States did not want to become communist
What was most likely the cause of them thinking they were under attack again?
They say it might have been bad weather
What were they celebrating in Vietnam?
They were celebrating TET.
How did the Ho Chi Minh Trail affect the outcome of the war?
It affected the war positively
What did Vietnam dress as to blend in during the TET offense?
North Vietnamese dressed as regular civilians.
Why did the US struggle in battle?
The troops were limited in ways to fight, and the jungles in Vietnam were difficult places to fight
What did the US bomb?
Dropping bombs on North Vietnam Target torpedo boat bases and oil storage depots
Who did they attack?
Mostly the US. They also fought where fighting was fierce.
What did most families donate to repair the roads?
Some families donated doors and beds to repair the roads
How long did it take for troops to go down the Ho Chi Minh Trail after it was repaired?
After they made improvements, it only took 1 week
Who ended US participation in the war?
Richard Nixon
What was the president's call to action after the calls?
He wanted to bomb Vietnam
What movement was strengthened during this time?
The anti-war movement
What was this trail named by the US?
It was called the greatest achievement in military engineering in the 20th century by the US
Why did the president not want to tell the Americans about how bad the war was?
He didn't want everyone to anyone to panic