Powerpoint - Vietnam War Years

What was the main objective of the resistance movement against French colonial rule in Indochina?

• To support French rule

• To gain independence from French colonial rule

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote French culture

Who led the Indochinese Communist Party in staging revolts in 1930?

• Mao Zedong

• Ho Chi Minh

• Joseph Stalin

• Chiang Kai-shek

Which country took control of Vietnam during World War II?

• France

• United States

• Japan

• China

What was the policy of the United States under President Eisenhower regarding Vietnam?

• Supplying aid to the French

• Supporting Japanese control

• Promoting Vietnamese independence

• Establishing a monarchy in Vietnam

What was the impact of the French rulers' harsh treatment of Vietnamese nationalists?

• Increased support for French rule

• Decreased resistance against French rule

• Growth of opposition and resistance

• Establishment of a French monarchy

What was the "domino theory" that many Americans were afraid of during the Vietnam War?

• If one country became communist, many others would follow.

• If one country became democratic, many others would follow.

• If one country became economically strong, many others would follow.

• If one country became militarily strong, many others would follow.

What did the Geneva Accords of 1954 do in Vietnam?

• United Vietnam under a single government.

• Temporarily divided Vietnam between a communist north and anticommunist south.

• Established a permanent peace in Vietnam.

• Allowed the French to maintain control over Vietnam.

Who was the president of South Vietnam supported by the United States?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What was one of the reasons for the decline in Diem's popularity?

• He supported Buddhism.

• He moved villagers from their villages to camps.

• He increased land redistribution.

• He reduced military aid from the United States.

What action did the United States take against Diem?

• Supported his government with more aid.

• Allowed a military coup to overthrow him.

• Sent more troops to protect him.

• Signed a peace treaty with him.