Causes of War
What theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others nearby would too?
What is the Domino Theory?
What new system changed how young American men were selected for military service during the war?
What symbol of protest did some men burn to oppose the draft?
Who was president when the U.S. escalated involvement after a "2nd attack" on U.S. destroyers?
LBJ
Who is Creedence Clearwater Revival?
an American rock band popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s, best known for their roots rock sound and politically charged songs during the Vietnam War era.
What was the name of the line that temporarily divided Vietnam?
The 17th Parallel
What was the surprise attack by the Viet Cong that happened on the Vietnamese New Year?
the Tet Offensive
What did the Buddhists monks do to show protest?
they burned themselves alive
Who led communist North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
What former Beatle sang "Give Peace a Chance"?
John Lennon
What countries were backing North Vietnam?
China and the Soviet Union
What amendment changed the voting age to 18?
the 26th amendment
What were the young people called in the 1960s that promoted peace, love, and rejected war?
Hippies
Who was the U.S. president during the Vietnam War’s final years and withdrawal?
Richard Nixon
What song did Bob Dylan sing that became a unifying anthem for marches, protests, and student movements?
Blowin' in the Wind
What was the name of the paths that North Vietnam used to get supplies to their soldiers in the South Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Why was the Vietnam War referred to as the "living room war"?
Parts of it were televised
What happened at Kent State University in 1970?
4 students were killed by the National Guard during a anti-war protest
What famous athlete refused to be drafted into the US military during the Vietnam War for religious reasons?
Muhammed Ali
The Kent State shootings inspired this song by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young:
Ohio
What incident gave LBJ authority to escalate U.S. involvement?
What is the Gulf of Tonkin?
What was Operation Rolling Thunder?
when the U.S. started bombing North Vietnam
What was the nickname of the people who were put on trial for inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
Chicago 7
Who was the President of South Vietnam put in place by the U.S. that was assassinated from a CIA backed coup in 1963?
Ngo Dinh Diem
What was the music festival that became a symbol of 1960s counterculture and antiwar protests?
Woodstock