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WorksheetsVietnam War
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What years did the Vietnam war take place?
November 5, 1970 - April 30, 1975
November 1, 1955 - April 31, 1975
November 1, 1955 - May 2, 1980
November 1, 1955 - April 30, 1975
Fill in the blanks: The Vietnam War was fought between communist ____________ and the government of ______________. The North was supported by communist countries such as the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The South was supported by anti-communist countries, primarily the __________________.
South Vietnam, North Vietnam, The United States
North Vietnam, South Vietnam, The United States
North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Canada
South Vietnam, North Vietnam, China
When did the US military advisors begin to take a direct role in the war.
December 1960
November 1961
December 1961
November 1960
Who was the US President who pulled the troops out of the war?
Lydon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Henry Ford
Jimmy Carter
What event marked the turning point in the Vietnam War according to the text?
The signing of the Paris Peace Accords
The Tet Offensive
The Fall of Saigon
The My Lai Massacre
What was the goal of "Vietnamization"?
Hand South Vietnam over to the communists
Keep peace with the Soviet Union
Retake territory lost during the Tet Offensive
Force South Vietnam to take over more of the fighting
Why did the government implement a draft during the Vietnam War?
To monitor ethnic groups for espionage activities.
To fund the war by authorizing the sale of government bonds.
To regulate freedom of expression at antiwar demonstrations.
To provide the military with additional man power.
What type of warfare was used by the Vietcong against the U.S. during the Vietnam War?
Nuclear warfare
Conventional warfare
Guerrilla warfare
Chemical warfare
Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez rescued wounded soldiers during a firefight in Vietnam. In recognition of the actions described, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez was —
given an early honorable discharge from U.S. military service
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
made an honorary member of the United Nations
awarded the Legion of Honor ribbon
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the president power to send troops to ______ to protect against further North Vietnamese aggression.
Vietnam
China
What was the significance of the Tet Offensive?
It led to the U.S. winning the war
It resulted in a ceasefire
It showed that the Vietcong could strike anywhere and led to a credibility gap
It marked the beginning of the war
1968, massive attack by the Viet Cong on major cities in South Vietnam; caused American public support of war to plummet
Operation Rolling Thunder
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Tet Offensive
Kent State University
Which president put the US into war with Vietnam?
LBJ
JFK
Nixon
Eisenhower
Which group was most likely to be drafted in the military
18-25 poor and uneducated men
20-30 college students
19-21 uneducated rich kids
30-40 history teachers
What Vietnamese leader fought against the French?
Ho Chi Minh
Chi Minh
Ho Chi
Yo Tien Cho
How many soldiers did the US Lose?
60, 200
70,000
55,000
58,220
Who won the war?
The United States
North Vietnam
China
South Vietnam
What happened to Ho chi Minh during the war?
Nothing
He died
He fought in the war
He assissanated the South Vietnam president
Where is the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial located from the reading?
Savannah, GA
Atlanta, GA
Washington, DC
Seattle, Washington
The Ho Chi Minh Trail was
a secret path which was used by the Viet Cong in Saigon.
a supply line for the Vietcong which ran through neutral countries.
the route that the Americans took when they left South Vietnam.
a supply line used by South Vietnam.
The United States experience in the Vietnam War supports the idea that the outcome of a war
is determined mainly be technological superiority.
is dependent on using the greatest number of soldiers.
is assured to countries dedicated to democratic ideals.
can be strongly affected by public opinion.
What was the main objective of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?
To establish a communist government in South Vietnam
To support the United States in the war
To create a neutral zone in Vietnam
To divide Vietnam into two separate countries
Which chemical was widely used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War to remove forest cover?
Agent Orange
Napalm
Mustard Gas
Sarin
What was the significance of the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War?
It was a major victory for the U.S. forces
It led to increased support for the war in the U.S.
It caused international outrage and increased anti-war sentiment
It marked the end of the Vietnam War
Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ho Chi Minh
Vo Nguyen Giap
Le Duan
