Vietnam War Flashcard

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What was the Geneva Accords (1954)?

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A set of agreements ending the First Indochina War.

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What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964)?

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A congressional resolution allowing US military action in Vietnam

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What is Vietnamization?

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The policy of withdrawing US troops and transferring the responsibility to South Vietnam.

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What is the War Powers Act (1973)?

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A law limiting the President's power to deploy military forces without congressional approval

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What are the Paris Peace Accords (1973)?

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Treaties to end the Vietnam War

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What is Agent Orange?

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A chemical herbicide used in the Vietnam War

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What is a Conscientious Objector?

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A person who refuses military service on moral or religious grounds

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What is Conscription?

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Mandatory enlistment in the military

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What is Guerrilla warfare?

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A form of irregular warfare using small groups and surprise attacks

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What is Napalm?

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A flammable liquid used in warfare