Important figures
Who was the North Vietnamese leader who led the rebellion against the French.
Ho Chi Minh
What was the name of the communist guerilla fighters that fought for North Vietnam?
Vietcong
Which side did the United States aid in the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam
Richard Nixon wanted to preserve "what" around the world?
Peace
What was the name of the United States Ship the North Vietnamease attacked on August 2, 1964?
USS Maddox
Which president took over after JFK was shot?
Lyndon B. Johnson
This theory says If Vietnam fell to the communist, it’s closest neighbors would follow
Domino Theory
What side did the Vietcong fight on?
North Vietnam
Men at what age were required to register for the draft?
18
What university had an anti war movement that killed 4 people?
Kent State
Which president made the decision to leave Vietnam?
Richard Nixon
What was President Nixon hoping to accomplish by sending troops to Cambodia?
Cut off North Vietnam supply line
Which country colonized southeast asia known as "IndoChina"
France
What was the purpose of the Paris Peace Accords?
To attempt to leave Vietnam and unify Vietnam
Where was the 1968 Democratic Convention held?
Chicago
Which Civil rights leader was killed during the 1960's?
Martin Luther King
What would we call U.S. Forces would withdraw and South Vietnam soldiers would take over
Vietnamization
Which City did the North Vietnam take over in south Vietnam
Saigon
Which policy Authorized the President to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and prevent further aggression
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What was the surprise attack launched by North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong on multiple South Vietnamese cities and military installations during the Lunar New Year in 1968?
The Tet Offensive
What was Secretary of Defense Clifford’s recommendation about how to proceed with the war?
Increase bomb droppings
Agent Orange and Napalm
Which city did US Soldiers massacre 400-500 north Vietnamese civilians
My Lai
Required the President to consult congress within 48 hours of committing American forces to a foreign conflict
War Powers Act
surprise attack launched by North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong on multiple South Vietnamese cities and military installations during the Lunar New Year in 1968
The Tet Offensive