Understanding the Vietnam War and Its Global Impact

What major social movement was in full swing during the Vietnam War?

• The Enlightenment

• The Digital Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the public's initial perception of the Vietnam War in the United States?

• Indifferent

• A good thing

• A necessary evil

• A mistake from the start

What event in 1968 significantly changed American public opinion about the Vietnam War?

• The Battle of Khe Sanh

• The Tet Offensive

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

• The My Lai Massacre

How did the draft system contribute to declining support for the Vietnam War?

• By drafting only college graduates

• By exempting all minorities

• By being perceived as racist and classist

• By drafting women for the first time

Who famously resisted the draft, citing opposition to the Vietnam War?

• John Lennon

• Muhammad Ali

• Elvis Presley

• Bob Dylan

What was Canada's official position on the Vietnam War?

• Direct involvement

• Neutral, but provided humanitarian aid

• Supported North Vietnam

• Supported the US militarily

What was the role of the United Nations regarding Canada's involvement in the Vietnam War?

• Canada's actions had to conform to UN charters

• Provided financial aid for Canada's neutrality

• No specific role or influence

• Encouraged Canada's military support

How many Americans dodged the draft by moving to Canada?

• Over 40,000

• About 10,000

• About 5,000

• Over 100,000

Which Latin American country supported North Vietnam?

• Cuba

• Brazil

• Chile

• Argentina

What was a significant outcome of left-wing movements in Latin America learning from the Vietnam War?

• They supported US military operations

• They led successful insurgencies against US allies

• They formed peaceful protest groups

• They disbanded and ceased operations