Modern US History Unit 3 Exam Review

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What was the main ideological difference between North Vietnam and South Vietnam during the late 1950s?

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North Vietnam followed communism while South Vietnam did not.

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Which group was known for their guerrilla warfare tactics against US forces in South Vietnam?

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Viet Cong

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All of the following are true of the Tet Offensive except for what? The Americans and South Vietnamese repelled the attack. It led many Americans to wonder if the war effort was going well. It was evident that the insurgency was still alive in South Vietnam.

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It occurred mostly in North Vietnam.

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A highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flamethrowers, consisting of gasoline thickened with special soaps

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Napalm

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Which US president sent the MOST troops to Vietnam?

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Lyndon B. Johnson

Answer explanation

During LBJ's presidency, the United States had over 500,000 troops in Vietnam.

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Who was the leader of South Vietnam during late 1950s and early 1960s?

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Ngo Dinh Diem

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The French left Vietnam after being defeated at the battle of ___________.

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Dien Bien Phu

Answer explanation

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"A defoliant chemical used by the US military during the Vietnam War to eliminate forest cover" is a good definition of:

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Agent Orange

Answer explanation

Agent Orange is a herbicide mixture used during the Vietnam War that has been linked to various health problems, including birth defects. 

Types of Birth Defects: 

• Neural tube defects: Spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord does not close properly. 

• Cleft lip and palate: Openings in the lip and/or roof of the mouth. 

• Hypospadias: An abnormal opening of the urethra in males. 

• Heart defects: Abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart. 

• Cancer: Certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and multiple myeloma. 

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Which strategy did the US president implement in 1969 to gradually withdraw American troops from Vietnam?

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Vietnamization

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In general, the “counterculture” movement

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rejected traditional American values.