Vietnam War Key Events and Concepts

The video explores the Vietnam War, focusing on its origins, the role of French Indochina, and the escalation of U.S. involvement. It covers key events like the Geneva Accords, the division of Vietnam, and the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The video also discusses U.S. support for South Vietnam, internal conflicts, and the eventual military commitment through Operation Rolling Thunder.

What was the primary goal of the Viet Minh?

• To support French colonial rule

• To gain independence from foreign control

• To establish a monarchy in Vietnam

• To promote capitalism in Southeast Asia

Which theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow?

• Big Bang Theory

• Domino Theory

• String Theory

• Theory of Relativity

What was the outcome of the Geneva Accords regarding Vietnam?

• Vietnam was divided into three separate countries

• Vietnam became a French colony

• Vietnam was temporarily divided along the 17th parallel

• Vietnam was unified under communist rule

Why did South Vietnam's President Diem cancel the 1956 elections?

• He wanted to establish a monarchy

• He was pressured by the Soviet Union

• He believed Ho Chi Minh would win overwhelmingly

• He wanted to promote communism

What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail used for?

• A path for French troops

• A trade route with China

• A tourist route in Vietnam

• A supply route for the Viet Cong

What led to the downfall of President Diem in South Vietnam?

• His support for Buddhism

• His oppressive policies and attacks on Buddhists

• His alliance with Ho Chi Minh

• His popularity among peasants

What was the significance of the Gulf of Tonkin incident?

• It marked the end of the Vietnam War

• It led to the U.S. Congress passing the Tonkin Gulf Resolution

• It resulted in a peace treaty with North Vietnam

• It was a major victory for the Viet Cong

What did the Tonkin Gulf Resolution authorize?

• A ceasefire agreement with North Vietnam

• The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam

• Broad military powers for the U.S. President in Vietnam

• The division of Vietnam into North and South

What was Operation Rolling Thunder?

• The first sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam

• A series of peace talks

• A diplomatic mission to North Vietnam

• A humanitarian aid program

By June 1965, how many U.S. soldiers were fighting in Vietnam?

• 50,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

• 100,000