Post World War II
This country invented the Nuclear bomb and helped rebuild Europe after ww2.
What is the United States?
This Civil War led to the establishment of the largest communist nation in Asia. It also made the US extremely worried about the spread of Communism.
What is the Chinese Civil War?
This president started escalating the war so he would not appear weak?
Who is JFK?
This incident led to America greatly increasing the number of soldiers in Vietnam.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
This was the policy implemented that randomly picked men ages 18-26 to go to war.
What was the Draft? (Selective Service is acceptable.)
This country was the United States' premier enemy from 1948-1991. They were communist and formed the "Eastern Bloc"
What is the USSR (Russia and Soviet Union are acceptable.)
This nation was invaded by France, who was trying to reestablish their colonial empire.
What is Vietnam?
This leader was the president of South Vietnam. His rule was technically democratic, although he very obviously rigged the elections.
Who is Ngo Dinh Diem?
This was the process of making Vietnam an American war.
What is Americanization?
This was the process of America returning the war to be primarily fought by South Vietnam.
What is Vietnamization?
This was a monetary package with no strings attached to help rebuild Europe after WW2.
What is the Marshall Plan?
This war was the first proxy war fought by the US. It established the "Truman Doctrine."
What is the Greek Civil War?
This was the leader of North Vietnam. His namesake trail ensured communist guerrillas remained well-equipped.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
This revolt weakened South Vietnam and had the CIA overthrow the South Vietnamese dictator.
What was the Buddhist Revolt?
This was a set of documents leaked in 1969 which outlined the US government's shady dealings regarding the Vietnam War.
What are the Pentagon Papers?
This incident had the USSR blockading the city of Berlin, which forced the Allies to supply the city via other means.
What is the Berlin Airlift?
This was a theory that stated if one nation were to fall to communism, others would follow unless it were stopped.
What is Domino Theory? (Containment Theory is acceptable.)
These soldiers were sent over not to fight, but rather train and help command South Vietnamese soldiers
What were American Advisors?
This was the bombing campaign conducted by America to try and destroy the Ho Chi Minh trail.
What is Operation Rolling Thunder?
This president was the one who started reducing troops in Vietnam, although he resigned in 1974.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This alliance was crucial to America in preventing the spread of Soviet influence into Western Europe. Its Article 5 also ensured the Soviets wouldn't invade.
What is NATO?
This was the leader of Nationalist China, who was exiled to Taiwan, where his faction remains.
Who is Chiang Kai Shek?
This program was started to try and establish safe areas for rural Vietnamese to stay, while also keeping them away from Communist influence.
What was the Strategic Hamlet Program?
This tactic was used to hunt down NVA soldiers while doing little to secure American positions.
What is Search and Destroy?
This chemical was used to destroy areas of jungle by "defoliating" them. Later studies found the chemical to be cancer-causing, and caused birth defects in children whose parents were exposed.
What is Agent Orange?