Vietnam War Perspectives and Policies

Vietnam War Perspectives and Policies

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the 1966 Vietnam hearings, focusing on Secretary of State Dean Rusk's testimony and his unwavering support for the Vietnam War. It provides a historical perspective on the war, highlighting the contrast between the expectations of the time and the actual outcomes. Various testimonies from the hearings are explored, showcasing differing opinions on the war's winnability and strategies. The video concludes with reflections on the war's legacy and its impact on US foreign policy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who appointed Dean Rusk as Secretary of State?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Lyndon B. Johnson

Richard Nixon

John F. Kennedy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dean Rusk's stance on the Vietnam War?

He believed it was a mistake

He defended it until his death

He was neutral

He opposed it from the start

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do historians view the Vietnam War differently from those who lived through it?

They have less information

They rely solely on personal accounts

They have the benefit of hindsight

They are more biased

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened in 1975 related to the Vietnam War?

A peace treaty was signed

The US won the war

North Vietnam took over South Vietnam

The US invaded North Vietnam

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current relationship between the US and Vietnam?

They are part of a military alliance

They have recognized each other and have ambassadors

They have no diplomatic relations

They are still at war

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was George Kennan's view on the Vietnam War during the hearings?

He had no opinion

He wanted to escalate the war

He thought the US should withdraw in a face-saving way

He believed it was winnable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did General Gavin propose during the Vietnam hearings?

Creating enclaves and defending controlled areas

Complete withdrawal

Full-scale invasion

Nuclear intervention

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