Leaders
Lyndon B. Johnson
What form of Government was the US trying to prevent from spreading?
Communism
What airborne vehicle allowed troops to be easily dropped in and transported in Vietnam?
Helicopters
What social movement opposed the traditional views of society in America?
The Counter Culture Movement
What fictional character fought in Vietnam alongside his friend Bubba and Lieutenant Dan?
Forrest Gump
Who was the leader of North Vietnam and the Vietcong?
What was signed and lead to the withdrawal of the US Military?
Paris Peace Accords
Vietcong soldiers would set these to injure US soldiers.
Example: Trip Wire
Booby Trap
Four students were shot and killed during a protest at what University?
Kent State
What phrase does Robin William’s character say as he turns on the radio in this movie with the same name?
Good Morning, Vietnam
Who was the leader of South Vietnam?
Ngo Dinh Diem
This legislation was passed after US Naval vessels were attacked.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What was the standard issue rifle for US soldiers?
M16 Rifle
Fill in the blanks: “Make ___, Not ___”
Make Love, Not War
What famous war movie has the same name as a subdivision of soldiers do?
Platoon
Which US president instituted “Vietnamization“ ?
Richard Nixon
What legislation ended the Indochina war?
Geneva Accords
What incendiary weapon was used for clearing vegetation and attacking enemy positions?
Napalm
What Governemnt documents were leaked to the public which fueled mistrust?
The Pentagon Papers
This movie starring Mel Gibson was made in 2002 and it is meant to remember who we used to be.
We Were Soldiers
Who was the Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War?
Robert McNamara
What was the period of time called when the US and Soviets began easing tensions, from 1967-1979?
Détente
This bombing campaign lasted for nearly 8 months and was apart of the US war strategy.
Operation Rolling Thunder
The SDS organized protests on college campuses, what does the abbreviation stand for?
Students for a Democratic Society
Name the movie from the quote:
“I love the smell of Napalm in the morning“
Apocalypse Now