Crash Course US History The Cold War in Asia

Which country did the United States directly engage with during the Korean War?

• Vietnam

• China

• Soviet Union

• North Korea

What was the main reason behind the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

• To gain territorial control

• To support French colonial rule

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To assist the United Nations

Which U.S. President is most associated with the escalation of the Vietnam War?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

What incident falsely escalated the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?

• The My Lai Massacre

• The Tet Offensive

• The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• Operation Rolling Thunder

What did President Nixon call the portion of the population who were not supportive of the anti-war movement?

• the outspoken majority
• the silent majority
• the quiet minority
• the vocal minority

What was the War Power's Act meant to prevent?

• Encouraging the President to act unilaterally in military matters
• Limiting the power of Congress in declaring war
• Allowing the President to declare war without congressional approval
• Prevent the President from committing the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress

  (Gulf of Tonkin ResolutIon)

What was a significant societal impact of the Vietnam War in the United States?

• Decreased military spending

• Increased trust in government

• Loss of trust in government

• Strengthening of the United Nations