Chapter 17 Test Review
What finally convinced the North Vietnamese to return to negotiations and sign the Paris Peace Accords?
Renewed American bombing in North Vietnam
Who were the hawks and the doves during the Vietnam War, and how did they lower morale?
The Doves were the anti-war Americans who outnumbered the Hawks sentiment The Hawks were for the war. These two groups were mostly students who organized protests, and in 1969
What event led to the fall of Saigon to communist forces?
The North launched an offensive against the South
Why did the Pentagon Papers increase antiwar sentiment?
It revealed American leaders were lying about actions in Vietnam
How did the domino theory influence United States foreign policy?
It suggested that the United States would need to support governments fighting communism
Why did the hawks support U.S. military efforts in Vietnam?
They believed that Vietnam was a crucial front in the Cold War
What was the goal of the Vietcong's military strategy?
They were very successful in taking control of much of the South Vietnamese countryside.
Why did President Truman agree to help France regain control over Vietnam?
To ensure French support in the Cold war
What was the goal of President Nixon's "Vietnamization" plan?
bringing an immediate negotiated end to the Vietnam War
How did the Vietnam War affect Americans attitudes towards foreign policy in the years after the war?
Many Americans became wary about sending troops abroad to avoid involvement in another Vietnam.
How did the Vietnam War affect President Johnson's plans?
compromised domestic reforms in favor of funding foreign efforts
Which of its usual foreign policies did the United States depart from in its decision to support the French in Indochina?
decolonization
To what did the "credibility gap" refer?
public skepticism about the Johnson administration's statements and policies on the Vietnam War
What strategy did President Johnson's advisors Robert McNamara and General Westmoreland insist was necessary to winning the war in Vietnam?
Committing more troops and taking a more active role in combat activities
How did defense spending for the Vietnam War affect the U.S. economy?
It led to rising prices and inflation
Which military strategy did William Westmoreland advocate?
Increasing U.S. military involvement in Vietnam
Did President Nixon's invasion of Cambodia achieve its goal?
No, it did not force North Vietnam to give in to American demands.
The Tet Offensive was a strategic blow to the U.S. military because
the communists had not lost the will to fight
Critics of the Selective Service System were concerned that
the draft was not fair
Why did the United States become involved in the Vietnam War?
to prevent the spread of communism
