What was the primary reason for Australia's initial involvement in the Vietnam War during the early 1960s?
Deployment of Australian Troops to the Vietnam War

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To support the United States in containing communism
To establish trade agreements with North Vietnam
To secure access to Vietnamese natural resources
To assist the United Nations in peacekeeping efforts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Australian public generally feel about the deployment of troops to Vietnam during the early 1960s?
Strongly supportive
Indifferent
Divided and contentious
Completely opposed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 1962, why did the United States ask Australia to send military advisers to Vietnam?
To provide humanitarian aid
To assist in peace negotiations
To increase international support for the war against North Vietnam
To establish diplomatic relations with North Vietnam
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Menzies government respond to the United States' request for military advisers to Vietnam?
They declined the request.
They agreed to provide military advisers.
They proposed a peacekeeping mission.
They requested further negotiations.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Menzies and his External Affairs Minister Paul Hasluck decide to upgrade Australia's commitment to Vietnam in April 1965?
They wanted to withdraw Australian troops from the conflict.
The United States formally requested more support.
They believed it would strengthen the alliance and curb the spread of communism.
The South Vietnamese Army had achieved a significant victory.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Menzies do in November 1964 to prepare for increased involvement in Vietnam?
He announced Australia's withdrawal from the conflict.
He initiated peace negotiations with North Vietnam.
He introduced the National Service Scheme for conscription.
He called for a referendum on the war.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the deployment of a battalion to Vietnam effectively mean for Australia?
Australia was sending humanitarian aid.
Australia was officially at war.
Australia was providing peacekeeping support.
Australia was establishing diplomatic relations with North Vietnam.
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