Vietnam War

What was the main reason for the rivalry between the USA and the Soviet Union after World War II?

• Economic competition

• Athletic competitions

• Deep-seated political, social, religious, and economic differences

• Territorial disputes

What theory described the fear that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like a row of dominoes?

• The Domino Theory

• The Chain Reaction Theory

• The Ripple Effect

• The Butterfly Effect

Which country became communist in 1949, heightening American fears of the spread of communism?

• Cuba

• China

• Vietnam

• Korea

What was the main aim of the National Liberation Front (NLF) and North Vietnam?

• To create an independent state in the north

• To establish a monarchy

• To overthrow the South and unify the country

• To promote capitalism

In what year did the US have 550,000 troops fighting in the Vietnam War?

• 1954

• 1960

• 1968

• 1972

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the United States?

• An economic boom

• A humiliating defeat

• A strategic victory

• Territorial expansion

How did Australia first become involved in the Vietnam War?

• Through a United Nations mandate

• By declaring war on North Vietnam

• By direct attack from North Vietnam

• By sending thirty military advisors in 1962

What was the main reason the Australian Government faced difficulty in sending troops to Vietnam?

• Lack of military resources

• Geographical distance

• Public opposition

• The South Vietnamese Government did not initially want Australian troops

What was the main focus of opposition to the Vietnam War in Australia?

• Alliance with the United States

• The draft and conscription

• Environmental impact

• Economic concerns

Which Australian Prime Minister introduced conscription via a 'birthday ballot'?

• John Howard

• Robert Menzies

• Harold Holt

• Gough Whitlam