Cold War and Vietnam War 100% or Nothing

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Which country became communist in 1949 and qualified as a major world power?

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China

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Who invaded South Korea in June of 1950, leading to the Korean War?

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Kim Il Sung

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What was the fateful decision made by Truman during the Korean War?

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To try to reunify Korea as a non-communist state

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What was the major escalation of American troops in Vietnam under President Johnson?

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Operation Rolling Thunder

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What incident in 1971 revealed that the government had been misleading the public about the Vietnam War?

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The Pentagon Papers

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What was the purpose of the War Powers Act passed in 1973?

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To limit the president's ability to send troops overseas without approval

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What was the total cost incurred by the United States in the Vietnam War?

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$100 billion

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How many Americans died in the Vietnam War?

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50,000

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What was the main reason for America's loss in the Vietnam War?

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Misunderstanding the Vietnamese and their fight

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What changed in American's relationship with their leaders after the Vietnam War?

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Decreased trust