Key Concepts of the Vietnam War for APUSH

The video provides a focused review of the Vietnam War, highlighting key events and policies relevant to the APUSH exam. It covers the US containment policy, the domino theory, and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which escalated US involvement. The Tet Offensive marked a turning point in public opinion, leading to increased protests. The video also discusses Nixon's Vietnamization policy and the War Powers Act, which aimed to limit presidential power. The war's impact on domestic policies, such as the Great Society, and the resulting public distrust in the government are also examined.

What was the primary goal of the U.S. containment policy?

• To promote democracy worldwide

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To establish military bases globally

• To encourage free trade

What event led to the U.S. increasing its presence in Vietnam in 1954?

• The fall of Saigon

• The Battle of Dien Bien Phu

• The signing of the Geneva Accords

• The Tet Offensive

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

• Congressional approval for President Johnson to escalate U.S. military involvement

• A peace treaty with North Vietnam

• An economic sanction against North Vietnam

• A declaration of war on North Vietnam

What was the main consequence of the Tet Offensive?

• It strengthened U.S. resolve to win the war

• It caused public opinion in the U.S. to turn against the war

• It resulted in a victory for South Vietnam

• It led to a quick end to the Vietnam War

What was the result of the invasion of Cambodia in 1970?

• Vietnamization policy announcement

• The Kent State Massacre

• The start of peace talks

• The end of the Vietnam War

What was 'Vietnamization'?

• A policy of economic sanctions against North Vietnam

• The spread of Vietnamese culture across Asia

• The process of withdrawing U.S. troops and replacing them with South Vietnamese forces

• The integration of Vietnam into the United Nations

What did the War Powers Act aim to do?

• Provide financial aid to Vietnam

• Limit the president's ability to send troops into combat without Congressional approval

• End the Vietnam War immediately

• Increase the president's military powers

Why did President Johnson decide not to run for re-election in 1968?

• He was ineligible for another term

• As a result of the controversy and division caused by the Vietnam War

• Because of the success of his Great Society programs

• Due to personal health issues

How did the Vietnam War affect the U.S. economy in the late 1960s and 1970s?

• It caused a significant decrease in military spending

• It improved the U.S. trade balance

• It resulted in very high inflation

• It led to a period of strong economic growth

What was a major domestic impact of the Vietnam War on U.S. citizens?

• A surge in patriotic sentiment

• Increased trust in the federal government

• A decrease in political activism

• A significant breach of trust between citizens and the government