Which countries made up French Indochina?
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
Who was the communist nationalist leader of North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
Which U.S. policy suggested that if one nation fell to communism, others might follow?
Domino Theory
True or False: The U.S. supported Ngo Dinh Diem’s regime despite corruption.
True
Which president sent “advisors” (early troops) to Vietnam and supported Diem’s overthrow?
Kennedy
What incident in 1964 involved the U.S.S. Maddox and led to escalation?
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave Johnson
Wartime powers without declaration of war
What was Operation Rolling Thunder?
Bombing campaign in North Vietnam
Which tactic was commonly used by the Vietcong?
Guerrilla warfare
What chemical weapon was a herbicide that caused long-term health problems?
Agent Orange
True or False: Wealthier students often avoided the draft by enrolling in college.
True
What was significant about the Tet Offensive (1968)?
Showed war was far from over
After the Tet Offensive, what did President Johnson announce?
He would not run for re-election
Which agreement in 1973 led to a ceasefire and U.S. withdrawal?
Paris Peace Accords
