Korean and Vietnam War

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The containment of communism was an important part of American foreign policy in the twentieth century. The idea of containing communism was involved with America's entry into which war?

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The Vietnam War

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After WWII, Korea was

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divided into a republic in the south and communism in the north.

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Where is Korea divided? Options: 36th Parallel, 34th Parallel, 39th Parallel, 38th Parallel

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38th Parallel

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This area was used by the North Vietcong to move soldiers, supplies, weapons, and use guerrilla warfare tactics against the United States military

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The Ho Chi Minh Trail

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What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the wars in Korea and Vietnam? Options: prevention of biological warfare, improve trade, containment of communism, stop terrorism

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containment of communism

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The United States sent armed forces to support South Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s in an attempt to_____________.

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prevent the expansion of communism throughout Southeast Asia.

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How did the Korean War end?

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North and South Korea agreed to an armistice in 1953 (no treaty was signed to formally end the war) and the two countries remain divided by the 38th parallel.

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Nationalism is defined as ________________.

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A feeling of extreme pride and loyalty to their country

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What happened after the First Indochina War?

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Communists and non-communists fought for control of the country.

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What were the objections the United States had about Ho Chi Minh’s leadership on Vietnam?

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He was a communist and a threat to the United States’ interests.