Vietnan War
In August 1964, the US government received word that two North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked US destroyers in what Gulf?
The Gulf of Tonkin. The resolution, which laid the groundwork for the full-scale US military commitment to Vietnam. The resolution declared the support of Congress for “all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the armed forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.
What is the definition of a domestic terriorist?
Definition: A person, or a group, born citizen that resorts to violence against their own nation.
What are the five freedoms that the First Amendment gives Americans?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom of religion
Freedom to protest peacefully
Freedom to assemble/gather
Define "ethnic"
the discipline dealing with what is good and bad,
and with your moral duty and obligation
In 1975, the North Vietnamese united the country under one communist government. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam was formally established on July 2, 1976, and Saigon was renamed what?
Ho Chi Minh City.
The escalating US involvement in Southeast Asia, Vietnam War, was driven by the logic of the domino theory. Explain that.
It contended that the falling of one country to communism would result in other surrounding countries succumbing to communism, much as one toppled domino will take down others in a row.
Though the outcome of the war was a clear defeat for the United States, the countries surrounding Vietnam did not subsequently fall to communism, demonstrating the flawed reasoning of the domino theory.
Define "insanity"
defined as “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”
Madness, something utterly foolish or unreasonable
a severely disordered state of the mind
What does the fifth amendment give to American citizen?
It provides that no person shall be compelled to testify against himself, The Fifth Amendment requires grand jury indictment in prosecutions for major crimes and prohibits double jeopardy for a single offense. It forbids the taking of life, liberty, or property without due process of law and the taking of private property for public use (eminent domain) without just compensation.
Every person has their own "morals" Define "morals" as you see them to be in your outlook in life.
Relating to your principles of right and wrong in behavior
ETHICAL: moral judgment
Define a "democracy" government
A government ran by a "majority". Example, if the majority were Democrats then they would be able to pass all laws that favor their ideals, or if there were more Mexicans in the country then all laws passed would favor them. The minority of people would not be represented.
In 1965, President Johnson dramatically escalated US involvement in the Vietnam War. He authorized a series of bombing campaigns, most notably known as what?
Most notably, Operation Rolling Thunder, and also committed hundreds of thousands of US ground troops to the fight.
Define "crisis".
A time of confusion.
A time of danger.
A time in which you are suffering extreme difficulty.
The Second Amendment guarantees America Citizens what right?
the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the people’s right to keep and bear arms, which is referring to guns.
Define 'fraud" as in "election fraud"
DECEIT,
TRICKERY,
CHEAT
SHAM
FAKE
Define a "republic" government
A government where "the people" elect Representatives to vote upon laws on behalf of their constituents, so every state has an equal vote.
During the Vietnam War, The 1968 Tet Offensive, was what?
It was a bold North Vietnamese attack on the south, convinced many US officials that the war could not be won at a reasonable cost.
Define "radical"?
Radical: very different from the usual or traditional : meaning it is EXTREME
As in: favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change
The Third Amendment of the Bill of Rights secures your right of what?
It prohibits the involuntary quartering of military soldiers into your private house.
Define "justice"
the quality of being just, impartial, or fair.
conformity to truth, fact, or reason : CORRECTNESS
Define "globalist"
Those who believe that the economy and foreign policies should benefit "international" instead of national.
The Paris Peace Accords established what?
The Paris Peace Accords established the terms according to which the last remaining US troops in Vietnam would be withdrawn.
Define "Socialism"
1. Advocating "collectivism", where no one person owns property, where everyone shares products and income.
2. Government ownership of all products and distributions of goods.
What right does the Fourth Amendment grant America Citizens?
It protects against unreasonable search your personal property, like your house or car, and the seizure of your personal items (and forbids the issuance of warrants except upon probable cause and directed to specific persons and places)
Name 3 or more of the Ten Commandments
Honor thy mother and father
Do not steal.
Do not commit murder.
Do not be envious, or jealous of others
Do not bear false witness to others.
Keep the sabbath day (the day of rest)
Have no other Gods
Define a "deplorable"
A deplorable is someone who should be condemned. Someone who has caused severe grief.