The Vietnam War - AP U.S. History
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What was the impact of the My Lai Massacre on public opinion?
What was the impact of the My Lai Massacre on public opinion?
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It increased opposition to the war in the U.S. 1968 massacre of civilians by U.S. troops sparked antiwar protests.
It increased opposition to the war in the U.S. 1968 massacre of civilians by U.S. troops sparked antiwar protests.
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Name the treaty that officially ended U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
Name the treaty that officially ended U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
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Paris Peace Accords. 1973 agreement that ended direct U.S. military involvement.
Paris Peace Accords. 1973 agreement that ended direct U.S. military involvement.
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What was the Domino Theory related to the Vietnam War?
What was the Domino Theory related to the Vietnam War?
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The belief that communism would spread across Southeast Asia. If one nation fell to communism, neighbors would follow.
The belief that communism would spread across Southeast Asia. If one nation fell to communism, neighbors would follow.
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Which legislative act limited the U.S. president's power to send troops?
Which legislative act limited the U.S. president's power to send troops?
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War Powers Act of 1973. Required congressional approval for military deployments over 60 days.
War Powers Act of 1973. Required congressional approval for military deployments over 60 days.
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Name the capital city of South Vietnam during the war.
Name the capital city of South Vietnam during the war.
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Saigon. Capital fell to North Vietnamese forces in April 1975.
Saigon. Capital fell to North Vietnamese forces in April 1975.
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What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the U.S.?
What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the U.S.?
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The U.S. withdrew and Vietnam was unified under communism. Defeat led to communist unification and damaged U.S. credibility.
The U.S. withdrew and Vietnam was unified under communism. Defeat led to communist unification and damaged U.S. credibility.
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What year did U.S. combat troops officially withdraw from Vietnam?
What year did U.S. combat troops officially withdraw from Vietnam?
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- Paris Peace Accords ended direct U.S. military involvement.
- Paris Peace Accords ended direct U.S. military involvement.
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What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War?
What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War?
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The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. feared communist expansion under Cold War containment doctrine.
The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. feared communist expansion under Cold War containment doctrine.
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Name the operation that was the first major U.S. ground assault in Vietnam.
Name the operation that was the first major U.S. ground assault in Vietnam.
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Operation Starlite. First major U.S. ground offensive in August 1965.
Operation Starlite. First major U.S. ground offensive in August 1965.
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What was the primary strategy of the U.S. military in Vietnam?
What was the primary strategy of the U.S. military in Vietnam?
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Search and destroy missions. Tactic to find and eliminate enemy forces and supplies.
Search and destroy missions. Tactic to find and eliminate enemy forces and supplies.
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Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War?
Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War?
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The Fall of Saigon in 1975. North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital.
The Fall of Saigon in 1975. North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital.
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Identify the chemical used by the U.S. to defoliate jungles in Vietnam.
Identify the chemical used by the U.S. to defoliate jungles in Vietnam.
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Agent Orange. Herbicide that removed jungle cover hiding enemy forces.
Agent Orange. Herbicide that removed jungle cover hiding enemy forces.
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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18, influenced by the Vietnam War?
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18, influenced by the Vietnam War?
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26th Amendment. Young men drafted for war gained voting rights at 18.
26th Amendment. Young men drafted for war gained voting rights at 18.
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What was the significance of the Tet Offensive in 1968?
What was the significance of the Tet Offensive in 1968?
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It shifted U.S. public opinion against the war. Coordinated attacks showed war was far from over despite government claims.
It shifted U.S. public opinion against the war. Coordinated attacks showed war was far from over despite government claims.
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Which international agreement temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel?
Which international agreement temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel?
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Geneva Accords of 1954. Ended French colonial rule and temporarily split Vietnam.
Geneva Accords of 1954. Ended French colonial rule and temporarily split Vietnam.
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Name the journalist who famously reported on the Vietnam War for CBS News.
Name the journalist who famously reported on the Vietnam War for CBS News.
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Walter Cronkite. Trusted anchor whose war criticism influenced public opinion.
Walter Cronkite. Trusted anchor whose war criticism influenced public opinion.
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Which U.S. president significantly escalated military involvement in Vietnam?
Which U.S. president significantly escalated military involvement in Vietnam?
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President Lyndon B. Johnson. Committed over 500,000 troops following Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
President Lyndon B. Johnson. Committed over 500,000 troops following Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
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What was the role of the National Liberation Front in the Vietnam War?
What was the role of the National Liberation Front in the Vietnam War?
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It was the political arm of the Viet Cong. Political organization representing South Vietnamese communists.
It was the political arm of the Viet Cong. Political organization representing South Vietnamese communists.
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Identify the year South Vietnam fell to communist forces.
Identify the year South Vietnam fell to communist forces.
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- North Vietnamese forces completed conquest of South Vietnam.
- North Vietnamese forces completed conquest of South Vietnam.
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What was the purpose of the Strategic Hamlet Program?
What was the purpose of the Strategic Hamlet Program?
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To isolate rural populations from the Viet Cong. Failed effort to relocate peasants away from communist influence.
To isolate rural populations from the Viet Cong. Failed effort to relocate peasants away from communist influence.
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Identify the major 1968 event that led to decreased U.S. public support for the war.
Identify the major 1968 event that led to decreased U.S. public support for the war.
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The Tet Offensive. Nationwide attacks demonstrated war was far from won.
The Tet Offensive. Nationwide attacks demonstrated war was far from won.
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What was the primary tactic used by the Viet Cong against U.S. forces?
What was the primary tactic used by the Viet Cong against U.S. forces?
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Guerrilla warfare. Hit-and-run tactics effective against conventional U.S. forces.
Guerrilla warfare. Hit-and-run tactics effective against conventional U.S. forces.
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Which document revealed U.S. government deception in reporting the Vietnam War?
Which document revealed U.S. government deception in reporting the Vietnam War?
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The Pentagon Papers. Classified study revealed government deception about war progress.
The Pentagon Papers. Classified study revealed government deception about war progress.
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What was the Domino Theory related to the Vietnam War?
What was the Domino Theory related to the Vietnam War?
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The belief that communism would spread across Southeast Asia. If one nation fell to communism, neighbors would follow.
The belief that communism would spread across Southeast Asia. If one nation fell to communism, neighbors would follow.
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Who was the U.S. Secretary of Defense during most of the Vietnam War?
Who was the U.S. Secretary of Defense during most of the Vietnam War?
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Robert McNamara. Architect of escalation strategy who later became war critic.
Robert McNamara. Architect of escalation strategy who later became war critic.
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What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War?
What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War?
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The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. feared communist expansion under Cold War containment doctrine.
The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. feared communist expansion under Cold War containment doctrine.
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Which resolution gave President Johnson authority to escalate U.S. involvement?
Which resolution gave President Johnson authority to escalate U.S. involvement?
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Passed after alleged attacks on U.S. ships in 1964.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Passed after alleged attacks on U.S. ships in 1964.
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What was the main goal of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?
What was the main goal of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?
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To overthrow the South Vietnamese government. Communist guerrillas fought to unify Vietnam under communism.
To overthrow the South Vietnamese government. Communist guerrillas fought to unify Vietnam under communism.
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Which U.S. president initiated the Vietnamization policy?
Which U.S. president initiated the Vietnamization policy?
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President Richard Nixon. Strategy to gradually transfer fighting to South Vietnamese forces.
President Richard Nixon. Strategy to gradually transfer fighting to South Vietnamese forces.
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What year did U.S. combat troops officially withdraw from Vietnam?
What year did U.S. combat troops officially withdraw from Vietnam?
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- Paris Peace Accords ended direct U.S. military involvement.
- Paris Peace Accords ended direct U.S. military involvement.
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