STAAR US History Questions: Vietnam War / 1960's (Updated)

Which box lists characteristics of the 1960s?

• F

• G

• H

• J

What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?

• Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia.

• Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States.

• Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region.

• Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia.

What happened as a direct result of these recommendations?

• North Vietnamese leaders appealed for a ceasefire.

• U.S military involvement in Vietnam escalated.

• South Vietnamese leaders rejected military assistance.

• Soviet ground troops were deployed to Vietnam.

As part of the Nixon administration’s policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. military —

• Trained South Vietnamese forces to take over combat responsibilities from U.S. troops.

• Shared military technology with North Vietnam.

• Imposed martial law in North Vietnam.

• Installed a puppet government in South Vietnam.

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

• Protests Against the Vietnam War.

• Opposition to the Arms Race.

• Support for Gender Equality.

• Demands to Stop Dumping Chemical Waste.

The program being promoted by this poster was created to —

• Assist soldiers when they returned to civilian life.

• Ensure proper schooling for army officers.

• Provide incentives to enlist in the military.

• Encourage recruits to view the military as a career.

Which similarity completes this Venn diagram?

• Included debate over the use of line-item veto.

• Violated the principle of due process.

• Involved debate over the extent of executive and legislative authority.

• Deemed unconstitutional by the judicial branch.

How does this resolution demonstrate the principle of checks and balances?

• It expands the power of judicial review to military courts.

• It allows the executive to determine the length of military conflicts.

• It allows Congress to limit the military authority of the executive branch.

• It gives Congress oversight of military strategy and operations.

Why was the United States concerned about Agreement 2?

• Officials believed the election would lead to a civil war and revolution.

• Congress members feared foreign policy decisions would lead to criticism at home.

• The administration opposed the creation of regional alliances.

• Leaders feared communist officials would win the election and take over the country.

Why did the government implement a draft during the Vietnam War?

• To monitor ethnic groups for espionage activities.

• To fund the war by authorizing the sale of government bonds.

• To regulate freedom of expression at antiwar demonstrations.

• To provide the military with additional manpower.