WorksheetsVietnam War Part 1: Introduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Vietcong were-
South Vietnam force
North Vietnam force
North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam
Another name for Communists
Guerrilla Warfare was-
Fighting by small groups using tactics such as the ambush
Using gorillas to fight against enemy soldiers
Dressing up as gorillas and fighting while hitting your chest
The idea that if South Vietnam fell to communism, other nations would soon follow...
Vietnamization
Communism
Domino Theory
Imperialism
The American people strongly supported U.S. involvement in the war
True
False
As a result of the Vietnam War, many Americans believe that U.S. forces should only be sent to world troublespots if U.S. security or vital interests are at stake.
True
False
Our Vietnam Vets were welcomed with open arms when they returned home
No
yes
In 1975, two years after the last American troops left Vietnam,:
South Vietnam defeated the Viet Cong
the United Nations drew up a treaty ending the war
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam
The Vietnam War was a war of ATTRITION because
It began and ended quickly
both sides used a tactic of wearing down the enemy until they were severely weakened and overcome, depleting their supplies and personnel
The decided to come to peaceful negotiations
Nuclear weapons were used
POW's are
Partners of war
the children that were used as decoys
Prisoners of war
people who sided with communism
