What impact did defense spending for the Vietnam War have on education in the US?

some; education spending was affected

During the Vietnam War, African American soldiers

made up a disproportionately high number of casualties

Why was the Selective Service System criticized as another example of social injustice?

recruited people from poor and working-class backgrounds

Nixon's Vietnamization policy emphasized that the US must

empower ARVN forces to assume more combat duties.

Dien Bien Phu showed that

the French could no longer hold on to Vietnam

Why did the US ultimately decide to support the French in the Indochina war?

US wanted to stop spread of communism in Asia

What contributed to low morale among US troops and on the home front?

lack of progress and doubts about US involvement in Vietnam

Operation Rolling Thunder was a(n)

sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam

How did US policy in Vietnam change following the TET offensive?

policy makers that war was unwinnable

What military strategy did Nixon employ in Vietnam early in his presidency?

"Vietnamization" of combat troops

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed Johnson to

take any measure for defense against attacks on US forces

The image of students on the steps of the Pentagon is associated with

disagreement with registering for the draft

How did the President's ability to conduct military operations change at the end of Vietnam?

War Powers Act forced Pres to consult with Congress

What did US leaders hope to achieve with military campaigns like Operation Rolling Thunder?

lower enemy's morals and push North to negotiate for peace

The term "Third World" was originally coined to refer to countries that

were aligned with neither the U.S. or the Soviet Union

What strategy did McNamara and Westmoreland insist was necessary to win the war?

committing more troops; more active role in combat

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Topic 10: The Vietnam War

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1
What impact did defense spending for the Vietnam War have on education in the US?
moderate; education spending gradually rose
none; education spending stayed the same
major; education spending increased dramatically
some; education spending was affected
2
During the Vietnam War, African American soldiers
were forced to serve in ill-equipped, segregated units
could only serve in non-combat situations
made up a disproportionately high number of casualties
were barred from becoming commissioned officers
3
Why was the Selective Service System criticized as another example of social injustice?
it was random; did not consider recruits qualifications
ignored qualified black recruits
recruited people from poor and working-class backgrounds
made it difficult for willing volunteers to enlist
4
Nixon's Vietnamization policy emphasized that the US must
empower ARVN forces to assume more combat duties.
defeat communism to preserve other countries.
use any means necessary to win the war.
open trade relations with unified Vietnam.
5
Dien Bien Phu showed that
the French were ready for negotiations
the US would have to send troops to Vietnam
the US would support French troops in Vietnam
the French could no longer hold on to Vietnam
6
The image shows the
Tet offensive.
spraying of agent orange.
attack on My Lai.
dropping of napalm.
7
Why did the US ultimately decide to support the French in the Indochina war?
US supported colonial powers like France
US feared that France's nuclear stockpiles was threatened
US wanted to stop spread of communism in Asia
US had a policy of not getting involved in Asian politics
8
What contributed to low morale among US troops and on the home front?
lack of progress and doubts about US involvement in Vietnam
ability of NVA to replenish troops with soldiers from China
series of military defeats and fears over nuclear weapons
fewer troops deployments and an increase in taxes
9
Operation Rolling Thunder was a(n)
strategy to regain control of US embassy in Saigon
sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam
plan to give South Vietnam greater military responsibility
offensive designed to show that the NVA could still fight
10
President Johnson entered the Vietnam War because he
ran for office as a war dove.
underestimated the communist threat.
wanted to institute realpolitik policy.
believed in the domino theory.
11
How did US policy in Vietnam change following the TET offensive?
increase troop levels on the ground
focused on cutting off enemy supply lines
rely less on ground troops and more on airstrikes
policy makers that war was unwinnable
12
What military strategy did Nixon employ in Vietnam early in his presidency?
"Vietnamization" of combat troops
"Americanization" of foreign affairs
"massive retaliation"
a "flexible response" policy
13
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed Johnson to
take any measure for defense against attacks on US forces
use the USS Maddox to control the seas around Vietnam
declare war against North Vietnam without asking Congress
send economic aid to South Vietnam.
14
The image of students on the steps of the Pentagon is associated with
younger members of Nixon's silent majority
disagreement with registering for the draft
conservative "hawks" who supported the military
support of decision to reduce troop levels
15
How did the President's ability to conduct military operations change at the end of Vietnam?
War Powers Act forced Pres to consult with Congress
Pentagon Papers divided powers equally b/w Pres and Congress
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave Pres unlimited war powers
26th Amendment said all military actions need majority vote
16
a classified government history of American involvement in Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Domino Theory
Pentagon Papers
17
What did US leaders hope to achieve with military campaigns like Operation Rolling Thunder?
lower enemy's morals and push North to negotiate for peace
draw NVA forces south to engage in open combat
display air superiority; deter China from getting involved
weaken enemy's defenses before US ground invasion
18
The term "Third World" was originally coined to refer to countries that
had not yet adopted a democratic system
were formerly colonies of European powers
had lower per capita incomes than average
were aligned with neither the U.S. or the Soviet Union
19
guerrilla fighters who launched an insurgency in Vietnam
Zhou Enlai
Night Walkers
Vietcong
20
coordinated assault by communist forces on 36 provincial capitals in Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu
TET Offensive
My Lai
21
rebel leader who demanded independence for Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ho Chi Minh
22
President Nixon's leading adviser on national security and international affairs
Eugene McCarthy
Henry Kissinger
William Westmoreland
23
What strategy did McNamara and Westmoreland insist was necessary to win the war?
handing over combat duties to ARVN
committing more troops; more active role in combat
increasing naval pressure in the Gulf of Tonkin
withdrawing ground troops in favor of more airstrikes
24
Which country did President Nixon visit to improve trade relations?
Soviet Union
Cambodia
Vietnam
China
25
The American public began to distrust the Johnson administration because of the
credibility gap.
protest music.
War Powers Act.
1968 Democratic convention.

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