Vietnam War Quiz

1 Which best summarizes the main reason why the United States became involved in the Vietnam War?

• to prevent the spread of communism in Indochina

• to reduce French influence in Vietnam

• to stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam

• to support the government of North Vietnam

2 According to the Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then—

• neighboring countries would soon follow

• large numbers of refugees would seek US entry

• anti-communist forces would win it back

• the United Nations would be forced to intervene

3 What was the United States’ policy towards communism during the Cold War?

• Communism

• Isolationism

• Extermination

• Containment

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

• USS Resolution

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• Gulf of Maddox Resolution

• Vietnam Resolution

5 This was the surprise attack by the Vietcong on US troop in South Vietnam—

• Maddox Offensive

• Tet Offensive

• Operation Rolling Thunder

• Bataan Death March

6 What law limits the President’s ability to send troops without a declaration of war?

• War Powers Act

• Military Involvement Act

• War Production Act

• Office of War Information

7 What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 24 Amendment

• 26 Amendment

• 25 Amendment

• 27 Amendment

8 What was a popular method of protesting the Vietnam War?

• Burning Clothing

• Sit-Ins

• Burning Draft Cards

• Freedom Rides

9 Who “won” the Vietnam war?

• China

• Korea

• Vietnam

• United States