History- Fall of Vietnam, Fall Of Vietnam

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Which best describes Nixon's assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969?

Nixon overestimated people's support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.

During the Vietnam War, why did antiwar protests increase after US forces attacked Viet Cong bases and supply lines along the Ho Chi Minh trail?

Protestors saw the attacks as an escalation of the war.

Which occurred after US troops withdrew from South Vietnam?

South Vietnam surrendered after Saigon fell.

What economic lesson did the United States learn from the Vietnam War during the 1970s?

The economy cannot fund both a large war and major social programs.

President Nixon sent US forces to Cambodia in 1970 to

bomb Viet Cong supply lines along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

The cease-fire that ended the Vietnam War stated that

both parties had to respect South Vietnam's right to self determination

Which best describes the main goal of those who opposed the Vietnam War in 1969?

immediate withdrawal of US troops from South Vietnam

how did the war powers act of 1973 affect the power of the president

it required the president to inform congress within forty-eight hours of any new troop commitment

Which event directly led to the end of the Vietnam War?

the US Christmas bombing campaign

Which event did Kent State students protest in 1970?

the bombing of Cambodia

All US troops had left South Vietnam by

the end of march, 1973

In May of 1970, which event increased Americans' mistrust of their government?

the killing of four students at Kent State University

the first peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam during the Vietnam War began in

the late 1960s

In June of 1971, which event increased the credibility gap and antiwar protests?

the leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the press

A change that occurred in the US military following the end of the Vietnam War was that

the military became an all-volunteer force.

After Richard Nixon was elected president in 1968, he attributed his victory to

the support of the "silent majority"

Why did Nixon order US forces to bomb North Vietnam in 1972?

to intimidate its leaders

In 1969, opponents of the Vietnam War believed that US involvement was

un-justified

How did the Twenty-sixth Amendment affect the concerns of young people during the Vietnam War?

It lowered the voting age, which helped make young people less skeptical.

Which best describes President Nixon's policy of Vietnamization?

It was a strategy that would shift responsibility for fighting the Vietnam War to South Vietnamese troops.

Which best describes the situation Vietnam veterans faced after returning to the United States?

Many suffered from physical and mental injuries, while others felt hostility from civilians around them.


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