Unit 10: 1960s & The Vietnam War

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What was the Domino Theory during the 1950s–1960s?

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A belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.

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What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) authorize?

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Gave President Johnson authority to send troops without a declaration of war from Congress.

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What was the purpose of Vietnamization in 1969?

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To gradually remove U.S. troops, transferring war responsibility to South Vietnam.

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What was the significance of the Pentagon Papers in 1971?

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They sparked debates on the 1st Amendment and 'freedom of the press.'

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What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case in 1969?

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Students were allowed to wear black armbands as a form of free speech.

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What did the 26th Amendment achieve in 1971?

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Lowered the voting age to 18.

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Who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Vietnam War in 1968?

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Roy Benavidez

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What was a major achievement of the U.S. in the Space Race in 1969?

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Landing Neil Armstrong on the moon.

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What event marked the end of the Vietnam War in 1975?

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The Fall of Saigon.

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Which movement was characterized by widespread protests against the Vietnam War in the United States?

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The Anti-War Movement.