Australia and the Vietnam War

What were the three national policies that framed Australia's relationship with Asian countries in the first half of the twentieth century?

• White Australia, economic protectionism, and reliance on Britain for security

• Multiculturalism, free trade, and alliance with the US

• Open immigration, globalism, and self-reliance

• Isolationism, socialism, and non-alignment

What was the purpose of the ANZUS treaty?

• To commit Australia to the security of its neighbors against communist aggression

• To establish economic cooperation between Australia, New Zealand, and the US

• To promote cultural exchange and tourism between Australia and the US

• To provide military assistance to Australia in the event of an armed attack

When did Australia introduce conscription?

• 1962

• 1964

• 1965

• 1968

What was the Tet Offensive?

• A major military campaign by the US and South Vietnamese forces

• A series of protests against the Vietnam War in Australia

• A surprise attack by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese during the Vietnamese New Year

• A peace agreement signed between the US and North Vietnam

What was the My Lai massacre?

• A massacre carried out by Australian soldiers in Vietnam

• A protest movement against the Vietnam War in the US

• A massacre carried out by American soldiers in Vietnam

• A peace treaty signed between South Vietnam and the Viet Cong

When was the Vietnam Moratorium campaign at its peak in Australia?

• 1965

• 1968

• 1970

• 1973

When was Australia's participation in the Vietnam War formally declared at an end?

• 1969

• 1971

• 1973

• 1975

What was the impact of the Vietnam War on Australian veterans?

• Improved healthcare and support services

• Positive reintegration into society

• No significant impact

• Negative health effects and post-traumatic stress

When did the first boat people from Vietnam arrive in Australia?

• 1956

• 1964

• 1972

• 1976

What was the purpose of the Geneva Accords?

• To establish democratic elections in Vietnam

• To negotiate a peace treaty between North and South Vietnam

• To divide Vietnam into two separate countries

• To provide humanitarian aid to war-affected regions