Unit 13 - The Vietnam War

Front

Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam? Options: Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, Le Duan, Ngo Dinh Diem

Back

Ho Chi Minh

Front

What United States president decided to pull American troops out of Vietnam?

Back

Richard Nixon

Front

Napalm

Back

An intensely burning explosive used to destroy jungle growth

Front

Agent Orange

Back

A chemical herbicide used to clear out forests and tall grasses

Front

Guerrilla Warfare

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Fighting by small groups using tactics such as the ambush

Front

What was the United States' policy towards communism during the early years of the Cold War?

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Containment

Front

What did the United States fear would happen if all of Vietnam became communist?

Back

Domino Theory

Front

Plan to replace US troops with Vietnamese troops to end US involvement in Vietnam

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Vietnamization

Front

What was the difference between what the government said happened and what was actually happening called?

Back

Credibility Gap

Front

Networks of jungle paths used by N. Vietnam to transport supplies to the Vietcong?

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Ho Chi Minh Trail