Cold War
What were the two opposing ideologies during the Cold War?
Communism and Capitalism
What year did Prime Minister Robert Menzie commit troops to Vietnam?
On 29 April 1965 Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced in parliament that Australia would send a battalion of combat troops to Vietnam.
What type of people made up the Viet Cong?
Vietnamese communists in the south.
When did the Vietnam moratorium protests happen?
1970
What countries are next to Vietnam? (On the left).
Laos and Cambodia
During the Cold War, what did the domino theory refer to?
The domino theory referred to the idea that changes in the political structure of one country would spread to neighbouring countries. This meant that if one country became communist, the neighbouring countries would too.
How did the French view the result of the First Indochina War?
Instead of seeing the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phy as the end of colonialism, it was seen in Cold War terms as the encroachment of communism threatening the Western World.
Where was Australia's base in Vietnam?
Nui Dat in Phuoc Toy province.
(A logistical task force was also established at Vung Tua).
T or F
America also held moratoriums.
True
What is Miss Sprenger's least favourite part of History?
She doesn't have one.
What is another name for the Vietnam War?
Second Indo-China War.
What was the outcome of the Geneva Convention? You need to identify two out of three outcomes to be successful.
- Vietnam was divided by a demilitarised zone.
- US National Security Council declared the Geneva decisions a disaster and committed to mainlining a friendly non-communist South Vietnam.
- US and South Vietnam declared they would not be bound by the accords.
- No one signed the final declaration.
What did Australians do to counter the guerrilla warfare tactics.
1. Australian soldiers aimed to stop enemy soldiers from receiving supplies and other support.
2. Blocked off villages between dusk and dawn to block Viet Cong access to food and supplies.
What was a conscientious objector?
Conscientious objectors are people who have strongly-held beliefs against military service.
What letter is Vietnam shaped like?
S
Which country colonised Vietnam?
France
What event was a catalyst for America's commitment of troops in Vietnam?
August 1964: American destroyer Maddox was allegedly attacked by North Vietnamese patrol boats
How many Viet Cong soldiers had Australians encountered at the Battle of Long Tan?
2500
In what ways did television contribute to the moratoriums?
Television contributed to the moratoriums as citizens were able to see the horrors of war for the first time. This motivated people to protest by participating in the moratoriums.
What is the current political ideology of Vietnam?
Communism
What is the concept of forward defence? What are the two factors that made this concept so important?
The aim of this doctrine was to repel threats before they reached Australian soil.
1. Australia had a relatively small population.
2. Australia has a large land mass.
This meant that it would be extremely challenging to defend Australia against communist forces if the conflict reached our shores.
What three factors motivated Australia to commit troops to the war in Vietnam?
1. Perceived threat of communism.
2. The need for national and collective security.
3. Supporting the USA.
When and what was the Tet Offensive?
In 1968, North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated attack against a number of targets in South Vietnam.
What were the two aims of the moratoriums?
1. Withdraw Australian troops from Vietnam.
2. End conscription.
How many rivers are there in Vietnam?
2360