Vietnam War - US History

What was the goal of the North Vietnamese when they diceded to invade South Vietnam?

• Liberate South Vietname from communism

• Liberate and invade South Vietname from the evils of theocracy

• Invade South Vietnam to turn it all democratic

• Turn all of Vietnam into communism

What is the name of the theory that Truman and Kennedy followed that said, "if one Southeast Asia country falls to communism, then in a row the rest will start falling to it soon."

• War Powers Resolution

• Domino theory

• Credibility gap

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

A bombing of US ships off the coast of North Vietnam led Congress to authorize any military action necessary by the President in the?

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• War Powers Resolution

• Domino theory

• Credibility gap

This brave U.S. soldier carried wounded soldiers back to helicopters under heavy fire by the Vietnamese. For his heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

• Alvin York

• Vernon J. Baker

• Roy P. Benavidez

• LBJ

How did opponents of the Vietnam War express their frustration and opposition to the war?

• Burning draft cards

• Sitting on lunch counters

• Attending college teach ins

• Mass demonstrating/protesting

What age group was being drafted to go fight in the Vietnam War?

• 18-21 years

• 34-44 years

• 50-65 years

• 70+ years

US soldiers in Vietnam had a disvantage during the war because of this geographical feature.

• Tundra

• Swamp

• Desert

• Jungles

Famous musical bands like Creedance Clearwater and The Doors all expressed their views about Vietnam how?

• Worship music

• Protest music

• Orchestra music

• Hip hop music

Individuals like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta all protested to gain civil rights and better treatment for who?

• La Raza Unida and United Farm Workers

• African American workers

• Hispanic/Latino/Chicano Farmers and Workers

• White Americans

18 year olds were being drafted to literally go die for their country. The saying, "Old enough to fight, Old enough to vote" was achieved through what constitutional amendment?

• 25th

• 26th

• 27th

• 28th