The Vietnam War

Warm-Up

100

What was the most common U.S. helicopter during the Vietnam War?

UH-1 Bell Iroquis or the "Huey"

200

What was the most commonly used U.S. small-arm (gun)?

M16

300

What was the My Lai Massacre? A). The repeated bombing of Hanoi B). The Chinese slaughter of Americans POWs C). When American soldiers shot and killed close to 500 civilians at My Lai village in Vietnam D). The shelling of the My Lai military base by U.S. warplanes

C). When American soldiers shot and killed close to 500 civilians at My Lai village in Vietnam

400

Which U.S. President used the "carrot and stick" approach? (carrot = reward, stick = punish)

President Richard Nixon

500

What were the names for people who wanted to increase U.S. involvement in Vietnam and people who wanted a peaceful solution in Vietnam?

Hawks and Doves

Multiple Choice

100

What was the name of the herbicide used by the U.S. military in Vietnam to kill trees and plants in an effort to get rid of jungle the Viet Cong could hide in A). Napalm B). Limited War C). NVA D). Agent Orange

D). Agent Orange

200

Which of these gave President Lyndon Johnson the power to greatly increase U.S. military involvement in Vietnam? A). War of Attrition B). War Powers Act C). Gulf of Tonkin Resolution D). Geneva Accords

C). Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

300

Which of these factors greatly frustrated U.S. troops fighting in Vietnam? A). The Viet Cong could quickly disappear into land that was familiar to them B). The Viet Cong had much better weapons and materiel C). The Viet Cong were able to kill more U.S. soldiers than the U.S. was able to kill Viet Cong D). The Viet Cong always won the large battles

A). The Viet Cong could quickly disappear into land that was familiar to them All other answers are the opposite of what is actually true.

400

Which best describes the experience of many Vietnam veterans upon returning to the United States? A). They were welcomed home as heroes B). They were ignored by the public, or worse, called names like "baby-murderer" C). They returned to their normal lives without problems D). They quickly forgot about their military service

B). They were ignored by the public or worse, sometimes being called names like "baby-murderer"

500

Which of the following best describes the "Vietnam Syndrome"? A). The belief that the U.S. should as the "world police" B). The belief that the U.S. can win any war in the world C). The belief the U.S. should cut contacts with most countries D). The belief that U.S. troops should not enter foreign wars unless victory is guaranteed and quick

D). The belief that U.S. troops should not enter foreign wars unless victory is guaranteed and quick

Vocabulary

100

Military goods or supplies (weapons, ammo, oil, etc.)

Materiel

200

A major offensive in 1968 by Viet Cong and NVA soldiers that resulted in growing opposition among Americans to the War

Tet Offensive

300

The difference between the reality of the Vietnam War and President Johnson's positive portrayal of it. (What was really happening vs. What LBJ said was happening)

Credibility Gap

400

A jellied gasoline dropped from U.S. planes during the Vietnam War, designed to burn forests and destroy enemy installations.

Napalm

500

The idea that if one country fell to communism, the surrounding countries would fall to communism.

The Domino Theory

People

100

This man was the first leader of North Vietnam, he formed the Viet Minh and fought against the Japanese, French, and the U.S.

Ho Chi Minh

200

This U.S. President used the policy of "Vietnamization" which stated that the ARVN would gradually take over combat operations from American troops.

Richard Nixon

300

This U.S. President refused to send troops to Vietnam, but did send money to help the French fight communists there.

President Harry Truman

400

The credibility gap between the American people and the government grew greatly under this U.S. President, who eventually decided not to run for reelection in 1968.

Lyndon B. Johnson

500

Not long after the U.S. withdrew (left) Vietnam, the South was invaded by the North. The South asked the U.S. for help, but this President refused to get the U.S. involved in the war again.

President Gerald Ford

True/False

100

The United States was never defeated militarily by the NVA or Viet Cong

True. The United States could not eliminate the Viet Cong, but was never defeated by them or the NVA in a major battle.

200

President John F. Kennedy refused to send troops to Vietnam, but did send money to help the French.

False. Harry Truman sent money. JFK sent 9,000 military advisors and some troops.

300

The Domino Theory states that the Vietnamese should slowly take over fighting the war

False. The Domino Theory is that if one country falls to communism, other surrounding countries will fall to communism.

400

Lyndon B. Johnson greatly increased the number of U.S. troops in Vietnam during his presidency.

True. The number of U.S. troops in Vietnam was roughly 500,000 during his presidency.

500

Widespread protests to U.S. actions in Vietnam occured during the 1960s and 1970s.

True. Examples include the Vietnam Moratorium Day, the Kent State Shootings, and the gathering of nearly 250,000 protesters in Washington D.C.