Reasons for US Involvement
The two wars the US was involved in to stop the spread of Communism
Korea and Vietnam
In both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, who invaded who?
The Communist North invaded the Democratic South
If one country falls to communism then other countries nearby will fall as well.
Domino Theory
The line that divides North and South Korea and is a Demilitarized Zone today
the 38th Parallel
What was the line that divided North and South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
The 17th Parallel
The American policy for stopping Communism during the Cold War
Containment
How did the Vietnam War end?
Style of fighting used in the Vietnam War where Vietnamese soldiers attacked quickly and then retreated and hid before the US could fight back.
Guerilla Warfare
The Korean War ended with an armistice when both sides reached a _______ meaning neither side could gain an advantage.
Stalemate
What was the name of South Vietnamese communist rebels who fought against the US?
The Vietcong
What was the primary goal of the policy of containment?
Stop the spread of communism
How did the Korean War end?
They reached a stalemate and agreed to a ceasefire. North Korea and South Korea remained separate.
A point of war where neither side can gain an advantage.
Stalemate
The area between North and South Korea is known as a ________________ meaning no military presence is allowed
Demilitarized Zone
What is the name of the herbicide used by the US Military during the Vietnam War to clear trees and reveal enemy positions?
Agent Orange
In both the Vietnam and Korean War the Northern portion followed what type of government?
Communist
An area where no military is allowed.
Demilitarized Zone
Who was the leader of North Korea during the korean War?
Kim Il-Sung
Who was the North Vietnamese Communist Leader?
Ho Chi Minh
The idea during the Cold War that if one country falls to communism, other countries nearby would fall as well.
The Domino Theory
What is the main difference in the outcome between the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
In Korea, they remained divided while in Vietnam they were united into one country.
A style of government where the government is extremely controlling and the citizens have little freedom.
Communism
Which country provided significant support to North korea during the Korean War?
China
By the end of the Vietnam War, how did most citizens feel about the United States' involvement?
Negatively, they felt it was unnecessary and had lasted too long