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1
What was NOT a strategy used by the VietCong during the Vietnam War?
Tunnel Systems
Attrition through Body Counts
Booby Traps
Hit & Run Ambushes
2
What can you infer from the map about the nature of the Tet Offensive?
It was coordinated attacks at military outposts.
It was random acts of violence.
It was a military action around the American Embassy.
It was a prolonged skirmish at Khe San and expanded out.
3
Which one is CORRECT about who ruled in North & South Vietnam?
Mao Ze Dong ruled in the South
Ngo Dinh Diem ruled in the North
Ho Chi Minh ruled in the North
Hideki Tojo ruled in the South
4
What group defeated the French in The French-IndoChina War of the 1950's?
VietCong
Vietminh
North Vietnamese
South Vietnamese
5
What strategy did Robert McNamara & General Westmoreland say was necessary to winning the war?
withdraw troops on the ground and more airstrikes
commit more troops and more combat activities
ceded combat activities to S. Vietnam army
naval presence in the Gulf of Tonkin & cut off supply lines
6
How did Nixon think the "Southern Strategy" would help his campaign for the presidency?
"Southern Strategy" shifted campaign resources from Democratic south.
"Southern Strategy" reduced George Wallace's support in the South.
He hoped to take advantage of Southern voters discontent with the economy.
He hoped to sway to Southern voters with appeals for law and order.
7
What objective did Am. military leaders hope to achieve in N. Vietnam such as Rolling Thunder?
Weekend enemy's defenses for full invasion on the ground
air superiority to deter China & Soviets from involvement.
air strikes would lower morale & make North negotiate peace
draw N. Vietnamese to south to engage them in open combat
8
The biggest obstacle to finding missing American soldiers in Vietnam following the war?
legal restrictions written into the Paris Peace Accords
apathy at the highest levels of American government.
the new communist regime in Vietnam
the U.S. military's generally poor record keeping
9
Dien Bien Phu showed that...
The U.S. would have to send troops to Vietnam
the French could no longer hold no to Vietnam
the U.S. would support French troops in Vietnam
the French were ready for negotiations
10
How did Gifford's Vietnam policy differ form that of his predecessor McNamara?
Clifford favored sustained offensives on the ground
Clifford wanted more air strikes to limit deaths
Clifford believed Laos and Cambodia held the key to winning
Clifford thought the war was unwinnable and sought peace
11
How did the U.S. become involved in the Vietnam War?
To support Vietnam's independence from colonialism
to ensure that the war would not spread to the Western World
to prevent France from becoming more powerful than the U.S.
to defend Vietnam and its neighbors from communism
12
To what did the "credibility gap" refer?
the contradiction between official statements and media reports
the brutal reality conveyed by media reports about the war
the unreliability of journalists and reporters
the public's doubt that U.S. troops could win the war
13
How did the U.S. respond to Ngo Dinh Diem's crumbling anti-communist regime?
The U.S. sent additional aid to finance his regime
The U.S. abandoned him and sided with his opponents.
The U.S. helped to remove him from power
The U.S. sent diplomats to help rebuild his regime.
14
How did the War Powers Act readjust the relationship between the branches of government?
It expanded POTUS war powers beyond those granted in the Constitution.
The executive branch couldn't conduct war without a congressional yes.
It encouraged the judicial branch to rule on the constitutionality of war.
It stipulated the legislative branch should have the power to declare war
15
What were the missions called by the Army & Marines to go out and find the VietCong?
Duck & Cover
Attrition
Peace With Honor
Search & Destroy
16
During the Vietnam War, what contributed to low morale for U.S. troops and the home front?
The ability of N. Vietnam to reinforce troops in China
military defeats and use of nuclear weapons
fewer troop deployments and increase in taxes w/ low economy
lack of progress and doubts of wisdom of U.S. involvement
17
(Inference)East German soldier leaping over to the Western side.
It intended to keep East Germans from escaping west
It was an arbitrary boundary between East and West Germany
It prevented West Germans from defecting to the East.
protected East Germany from military attacks from the west
18
George Wallace's candidacy found support among those who
wanted a third party that would mix Republican and Democratic ideals.
were discontent with social changes and wanted victory in Vietnam.
wanted the Republican party to adopt more liberal policies.
thought that the Democrats should strengthen civil rights laws.
19
How did the domino theory influence U.S. foreign policy?
Vietnamese nationalism would spread to Vietnam's neighboring countries.
The U.S. would need to support governments fighting communism.
It suggested that the U.S. should refuse to send military aid to Vietnam.
All Western powers would support the U.S. in its war efforts.
20
The Tet Offensive was a strategic blow to the U.S. military because
there were so many American and South Vietnamese casualties.
it was a coordinated attack on cities throughout South Vietnam.
it showed that the communists were still strong and determined.
it proved that the South Vietnamese were declining in strength.
21
Who was in control of Vietnam during the World War II years of 1940-1945?
China
Japan
France
United States
22
What impact did George Wallace's 3rd party candidacy have on the 68 presidential election?
It siphoned votes from Humphrey's candidacy, & let Nixon win
A 3rd party could be a viable force in American politics.
proved 3rd party could never win
minimal effect
23
Why did the South Vietnam fall to the communists after the Paris Peace Accords?
North V. refused to sign the treaty U.S. troops left S.V.
American forces fought until Saigon fell to the Communists
Hanoi surrendered, it caused communist gov.'t to power.
N and S honored treaty, but Saigon elected communist gov.'t.
24
Why did Green Beret Sergeant Roy Benavidez receive a Congressional Medal of Honor?
for refusing to surrender as Saigon fell to communist forces
for showing heroism and devotion as he fought to his death in battle
for providing leadership and guidance during the Tet Offensive
for risking his own life in order to save the lives of at least eight men
25
What happened after Kennedy and Khrushchev met in Vienna in 1961?
The U.S. ordered the construction of the Berlin Wall.
The U.S. agreed to give up West Berlin to the Soviet Union.
The U.S. installed a telephone "hot line" that reached Moscow.
The Cold War tensions increased.
26
What event led to the fall of Saigon to communist forces?
The United States helped devise a plot to conquer Saigon.
The U.S. Army backed South Vietnamese forces in Saigon.
The Soviet Union fought with South Vietnam to defeat North Vietnam.
The North launched an offensive against the South.
27
How did the Vietnam War affect President Johnson's plans?
It compromised domestic reforms in favor of funding foreign efforts.
It caused him to divert soldiers form the Great Society program.
It weakened his economic programs by disillusioning the American public
It increased foreign funding in order to enact social reforms in Vietnam
28
What military strategy did President Nixon employ in Vietnam early on in his presidency?
a flexible response policy
a massive retaliation policy
the Victimization of combat operations
the Americanization of foreign affairs
29
Critics of the Selective Service System were concerned that...
It would encourage young men and women to enlist
Many draftees were from working class or poor backgrounds.
Many draftees would not take advantage of GI Bill of benefits.
It would have a negative effect on military readiness
30
The violence that erupted outside the DNC in Chicago in 68 gave the impression that...
the Democrats were ready to continue govering
Democrats and liberal Republicans would form an alliance
the nation was in disorder & the Democrats has lost control
the Republicans were steering the country toward peace
31
What was NOT true about Nixon's plan of "Peace with Honor" in Vietnam?
We would Bomb China
We would Bomb North Vietnam
We would Bomb Laos
We would Bomb Cambodia
32
Which military strategy did William Westmoreland advocate?
increasing U.S. military involvement in Vietnam
allowing South Vietnamese forces to do most of the fighting
Eliminating the use of napalm against Vietnamese forces
waging massive ground attacks against North Vietnam
33
How did the War Powers Act of 73 affect the President's ability to conduct military operations?
It granted him the ability to order military strikes anytime
Military operations must first pass a congressional vote
It gave even more influence to members of his cabinet.
He had to consult w/ Congress b/f ordering military strikes
34
What best describes the difference b/t Am. troops in Vietnam before 65 & those after?
Before 65 officers, and after many were enlisted
Before 65 volunteers, and after drafted into service
Before 65 patriotic, and after wanted GI benefits
Before 65 highly trained & after little training
35
What US President sent Military Advisors to Vietnam after the French defeat?
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
36
How did defense spending for the Vietnam War affect the U.S. economy?
It influenced President Johnson to lower taxes.
It raised the unemployment rate.
It influenced President Johnson to expand domestic reforms.
It led to rising prices and inflation.
37
How did the U.S. decide to support the French in Indochina a departure from it foreign policy?
The U.S. didn't intervene in Asian countries
The U.S. was generally in favor of decolonization.
U.S. was concerned with the spread of communism in the west.
The U.S. let European nations handle their own affairs
38
How did U.S. policy in Vietnam change following the Tet Offensive?
Less on ground troops and more on sustained air strikes
military focused on cutting off enemy's supply routes
thought was unwinnable and began to negotiate for peace
Troops on the ground were increased significantly.
39
Who
wouldn't
fall to Communism according to the Domino Theory if Vietnam fell?
Laos
Cambodia
Japan
Thailand
40
# of days troops can be in an area without Congress approval according to the War Powers Act?
90
60
30
120
41
How did the Vietnam War affect education in the U.S.?
It caused more young women to go to nursing school to help the war.
It limited education funding due to high defense spending.
It caused many young men to leave school and join the military.
It boosted economy and improved education.
42
Based on the figures, the income tax rate was most likely raised 10% to account for...
costs associated with the war effort
the higher rates of inflation
the rising costs of education
costs associated with the Great Society initiatives
43
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution affected the relationship between branches of the U.S. government because it...
gave the president, instead of Congress the power to declare war
authorize the use of force in Vietnam
forced the president to confer with Congress before declaring war
gave Congress, instead of the president, the power to declare war
44
What did the Pentagon Papers NOT prove about Vietnam?
That both President Nixon & Johnson lied about the War
That JFK wanted out of Vietnam
That Pres. Johnson was going to send troops in 1964
We would fight as long as the North Vietnamese did
45
Who was in Control of all of Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia from the 1880's until 1940?
China
France
Japan
United States
46
Why did the hawks support U.S. military efforts in Vietnam?
They believed that a defeat of North Vietnam could end communism.
They believed that winning in Vietnam would enact the Great Society plan.
They believed the conflict in Vietnam was a localized civil war.
They believed that Vietnam was a crucial front in the Cold War
47
The term "Third World" was originally coined to refer to countries that...
were formally colonies of European countries
had lower per capita income than average
were aligned with neither the U.S. or the Soviet Union
had not yet adopted a democratic system
48
What impact did defense spending for Vietnam have on education in the U.S.?
no impact
moderate impact education rose gradually
paying for the war affected education spending
major impact as education spending increased
49
What was true about the "Vietnamization" of the War?
That North Vietnam would quit fighting
That South Vietnam's forces would take over
That US Soldier #'s would be increased
That Ho Chi Minh would move to America
50
What measure did the selective service take to address these criticism of the draft in 1969?
Selective Service abolished and now it was volunteer
A blind application system was implemented/background secret
A lottery system was implemented recruits picked at random
The draft suspended a pending a Supreme Court ruling
51
What did NOT happen at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
Robert F. Kennedy was shot
It happened in Chicago, Illinois
Hubert H. Humphrey selected as nominee for President
Anti-War protestors riot the Convention Center
