BrainPop "Vietnam War"- GRADED

French colonists exploited the Vietnamese land and people. What does "to exploit" mean?

• To declare war on

• To use unfairly

• To borrow from

According to the domino theory, why couldn't America let Ho Chi Minh take over Vietnam?

• Laos and Cambodia would quickly become Communist countries.

• The alliance between France and the U.S. would be broken.

• The Soviet Union would quickly declare war on the U.S

During the Vietnam War, how was North Vietnam different from South Vietnam?

• North Vietnam was controlled by the U.S.; South Vietnam was controlled by China.

• North Vietnam was ruled by the Viet Minh; South Vietnam was ruled by France.

• North Vietnam was Communist; South Vietnam was anti-Communist.

What advantage did the Viet Cong have over the American military?

• The Viet Cong had more advanced technology.

• The Viet Cong had more soldiers

• The Viet Cong knew the terrain extremely well.

What factor contributed most to the unpopularity of the Vietnam War in the United States?

• The gruesome death and bloodshed on both sides

• Mrs. Beals telling everyone it wasn't fair to be fighting.

• The fact that most Americans wanted to fight the Soviet Union instead

What slogan helped Richard Nixon get elected President in 1968?

• "Bring our troops home now."

• "Victory at all costs."

• "Peace with honor."

Which term best describes the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam today?

• Vicious enemies

• Close allies

• Trading partners