Vietnam War Quizizz

What was the primary reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

• To support the French colonial government

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To gain control of Vietnam's natural resources

• To establish a military base in Southeast Asia

Which event marked the beginning of the Vietnam War?

• The fall of Saigon

• The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• The Tet Offensive

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Ho Chi Minh

• Vo Nguyen Giap

• Nguyen Van Thieu

What was the main goal of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?

• To support the South Vietnamese government

• To reunify Vietnam under communist rule

• To establish a democratic government in Vietnam

• To gain independence from China

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Tet Offensive?

• It led to the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops

• It was a major military victory for the United States

• It shifted American public opinion against the war

• It resulted in the capture of Ho Chi Minh

What was the purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War?

• To transport American troops to the front lines

• To supply North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces

• To evacuate civilians from combat zones

• To serve as a tourist route in Vietnam

Which U.S. President is associated with the escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What was the outcome of the Paris Peace Accords signed in 1973?

• The reunification of Vietnam under communist control

• The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam

• The division of Vietnam into North and South

• The establishment of a democratic government in Vietnam

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Vietnam War for the United States?

• Strengthened military alliances in Southeast Asia

• Increased public trust in the government

• A period of economic prosperity

• A deeply divided American society

What was the significance of the fall of Saigon in 1975?

• It marked the beginning of the Vietnam War

• It signaled the end of the Vietnam War

• It was a major victory for the United States

• It led to the division of Vietnam into North and South