Early Involvement
Divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel into North and South
What type of warfare did the Viet Cong use?
Guerrilla warfare
Brought graphic images into American homes, influencing public opinion
What was the television
Gave the president broad war powers without a formal declaration of war.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Showed the war was not close to being won and damanged public confidence in the government.
What was the Tet Offensive.
Raised questions about fairness as it impacted minorities and the poor at higher rates.
What was the draft.
The opposites of those who supported diplomatic negotiations to end the war versus those who wanted increased military intervention.
What are the Hawks and Doves
Chemical substances used by the US in Vietnam. Must also identify their purpose.
Napalm = explosive firebombing
Agent Orange = deforestation/herbicide
United diverse groups of people in criticizing the war and increased challenges of government policies.
What was antiwar music.
Daily Double: What is a key aspect of the Vietnam War’s legacy?
U.S. reassessment of foreign policy and reluctance toward unclear military interventions
The killing of over 500 civilians by US soldiers, increasing antiwar sentiment.
What was the My Lai Massacre
Daily Double: The National Guard shot and killed student protestors at these two schools. Must also identify the significance of the events.
Kent State and Jackson State College; Deepened national division and reflected racial disparities
The Cold War era theory that drove US involvement in Vietnam in the first place.
What is the Domino Theory, fear of communism spreading
Daily Double: Nixon's plan to withdraw US troops while strengthening South Vietnamese forces. Must also explain its level of success.
What was Vietnamization
Americans who supported Nixon’s policies and did not protest despite not liking the war.
Who were the “Silent Majority”?