Exploring Nixon's Vietnam Policy

What was the primary goal of Nixon's Vietnamization policy?

• To increase U.S. military presence in Vietnam

• To transfer combat responsibilities to South Vietnam

• To negotiate a truce with North Vietnam

• To completely withdraw all foreign aid

Which key figure worked closely with Nixon on the Vietnam War strategy?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Gerald Ford

• Henry Kissinger

• John F. Kennedy

Which term best describes the shift of military responsibilities in Vietnamization?

• Neutralization

• De-escalation

• Escalation

• Stabilization

What was Nixon's rationale behind the bombing campaigns in Cambodia?

• To force North Vietnam to surrender

• To encourage peace negotiations

• To demonstrate U.S. military power

• To support South Vietnamese ground operations

How long were the illegal operations in Cambodia hidden from the American public?

• Three years

• Four years

• Two years

• One year

What was the immediate effect of Nixon's announcement of invading Cambodia?

• Increased protests and domestic unrest

• Negotiations with North Vietnam

• Support from the international community

• A decrease in anti-war protests

Which university was the site of a deadly protest following Nixon's Cambodia announcement?

• Michigan State University

• University of Mississippi

• Kent State University

• Ohio State University

What was the outcome at Kent State University during the protests?

• The university was closed indefinitely

• The National Guard was withdrawn

• Four students were killed

• Protesters were arrested

How did Nixon describe the U.S. if it appeared weak during conflicts?

• As a peacemaker

• As a pitiful, helpless giant

• As a global leader

• As an unchallenged power

What was the public reaction to the extension of the war into Cambodia?

• Indifference

• Widespread support

• Widespread dissent

• Confusion and curiosity