Early Vietnam and French Rule
What country ruled Vietnam before WWII and tried to regain control afterward?
France
What theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow?
The Domino Theory
What type of warfare did the Vietcong use involving ambushes and hit-and-run tactics?
Guerrilla Warfare
What system required men ages 18–26 to serve in the military?
The Draft (Selective Service System)
What major 1968 offensive shocked Americans and shifted public opinion?
The Tet Offensive
Who founded the Indochinese Communist Party in 1930?
Ho Chi Minh
What 1964 event led to increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin incident
What strategy focused on wearing down the enemy over time?
War of Attrition
What term described people who opposed the war?
Doves
Which president began withdrawing U.S. troops from Vietnam?
Richard Nixon
What group did Ho Chi Minh create to fight for Vietnam’s independence?
The Vietminh
What resolution gave President Johnson broad military powers?
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution
What chemical was used to destroy jungle vegetation?
Agent Orange
What term described people who supported strong military action?
Hawks
What 1971 document leak revealed government deception about the war?
The Pentagon Papers
What was the decisive battle in 1954 that forced France out of Vietnam?
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
What was the name of the U.S. bombing campaign against North Vietnam starting in 1965?
Operation Rolling Thunder
What was the goal of the “hearts and minds” strategy?
To win support of the South Vietnamese people
What student organization led many anti-war protests?
Students for a Democratic Society
What event marked the official end of the Vietnam War for the U.S. in 1973?
The Paris Peace Accords
What agreement split Vietnam into North and South temporarily?
The Geneva Accords
Which U.S. president significantly increased troop levels in Vietnam?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What were hidden underground systems used by the Vietcong for shelter and attacks?
Tunnel Systems
What 1970 protest tragedy resulted in four student deaths in Ohio?
Kent State Shootings
What 1975 event marked the final collapse of South Vietnam?
The Fall of Saigon