Australian Involvement in the Vietnam War

When did Australia commit ground troops to the war in Vietnam?

• March 1965

• April 1965

• June 1966

• November 1966

Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when the decision to commit troops to Vietnam was announced?

• Robert Menzies

• Harold Holt

• Arthur Calwell

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the main reason given by Menzies for Australia's involvement in Vietnam?

• To support the United States

• To defend Australia's own security

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To fulfill alliance responsibilities

According to historian Michael Sexton, what did Australia do to have the war widened?

• Lobbied the United States

• Sent military advisers

• Provided military training assistance

• Contributed combat troops

Which newspaper opposed the government's decision to commit troops to Vietnam?

• Sydney Morning Herald

• The Age

• The Australian

• The Sun

What was the outcome of the federal election in 1966?

• Coalition victory

• ALP victory

• Hung parliament

• No change in government

What was the approximate peak strength of the Australian Army in Vietnam?

• 800

• 2,500

• 6,000

• 10,000

Who leaked the Pentagon Papers?

• Robert Menzies

• Harold Holt

• Arthur Calwell

• Daniel Ellsberg

What did the leaked Pentagon Papers reveal about Australia's involvement in Vietnam?

• Australia was misled by the United States

• Australia's commitment was based on a false request

• Australia's involvement was solely due to its relationship with the United States

• Australia had no legitimate reason to be involved in the war

According to historian Paul Ham, why was the South Vietnamese Government reluctant to request Australian military help?

• They did not want foreign soldiers

• They did not believe in the effectiveness of foreign troops

• They feared communist propaganda

• All of the above