War in Korea and Vietnam

What is the domino theory?

• The idea that if one country chooses to align with the US then all of the surrounding countries will align with the US.

• The idea that if one country becomes communist then all of the surrounding countries will become communist.

• The idea that once you start a war it will cause war to spread to all of the surrounding countries.

• The idea that if you teach someone to play dominos then everyone nearby will love dominos.

Which is true about Korea?

• Korea only became divided after the Korean War.

• North Korea aligned with the US and South Korea aligned with the USSR.

• Directly after the Korean War, North Korea had a weak government and South Korea had a democracy.

• Korea was first divided after World War II at the 38th parallel.

Which is true about the division of Vietnam?

• Vietnam only became divided after the Vietnam War.

• The Americans and French aided North Vietnam and the USSR aided South Vietnam.

• Vietnam was divided after a peace conference.

• Ngo Dinh Diem controlled North Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh controlled South Vietnam.

What happened to Vietnam after the US withdrew?

• The war continued for 30 years and Vietnam is still divided today.

• South Vietnam was able to win control of all of Vietnam and it became a capitalistic country.

• North Vietnam was able to win control of all of Vietnam and it became a communist country.

• The UN held a peace conference in Vietnam and create a peace agreement between the two sides.

What is the correct order of these events (from oldest to most recent)?

A. North Korea invades South Korea

B. Free elections in South Korea

C. Ceasefire in Korea

• A, C, B

• A, B, C

• C, B, A

• C, A, B

What is the correct order of these events (from oldest to most recent)?

A. Vietnam withdrew from Cambodia

B. Americans withdrew from Vietnam

C. Vietnam invaded Cambodia

• C, A, B

• C, B, A

• B, C, A

• B, A, C