The United States' experience in the Vietnam War supports the idea that the outcome of a war

can be strongly affected by public opinion

When the French left Vietnam, the United States stepped in to

protect the pro-Western government in the South.

All of the following were lessons learned from Vietnam regarding how to keep a war popular, EXCEPT? - Wars should set a deadline for troop withdrawals - Wars should have few American casualties - Wars should have clear, winnable goals - Wars should allow unrestricted media access

Wars should allow unrestricted media access

Which of the following is a FALSE statement? Options: America had a presence in Vietnam for over 10 years. The majority of the US population was in support of the Vietnam War by 1968. The majority of those who were drafted were from low socio-economic backgrounds. Americans won every battle but still lost the war.

The majority of the US population was in support of the Vietnam War by 1968.

The village of My Lai was the site of:

a U.S. massacre of Vietnamese civilians.

How did China contribute to the expansion of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

It supported the Communist forces in Vietnam.

How did the Geneva Accords of 1954 seek to ease tensions between Communists and anti-Communists in Vietnam?

by temporarily dividing the country into North and South at the 17th Parallel

What were the effects of the shootings at Kent State University?

Tilted public opinion against the Vietnam War

During the Vietnam War, what did the idea of a “credibility gap” mean in American culture?

doubt toward the claims of political leaders

Why was the war in Vietnam sometimes characterized as the “Living Room War”?

The public saw images of the conflict on the nightly news.

What effect did the geography of Vietnam have on the fighting during the Vietnam War?

Viet Cong forces took the fighting into the dense jungles, where they could confuse the Americans.

How did President Richard Nixon expand the Vietnam conflict?

by bombing enemy troops in surrounding Asian nations

Why might the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution be viewed as a violation of the U.S. Constitution?

It allows the president to commit troops to a conflict without Congress declaring war.

Vietnam Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What resolution was passed that gave Lyndon Johnson broad powers to defend South Vietnam from communism?

Back

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the communist leader of North Vietnam?

Back

Ho Chi Minh

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What style of warfare did the Vietcong use?

Back

Guerilla

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What chemical was used to kill vegetation in Vietnam?

Back

Agent Orange

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This was the surprise attack by the Vietcong on U.S. troops in South Vietnam.

Back

Tet Offensive

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Plan to replace US troops with Vietnamese troops to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam

Back

Vietnamization

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the United States' bombing campaign against North Vietnam called?

Back

Operation Rolling Thunder

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