Topic 17 Lesson 2: America's Role Escalates

Why did the hawks support U.S. military efforts in Vietnam? A. They believed that Vietnam was a crucial front in the Cold War. B. They believed that the conflict in Vietnam was a localized civil war. C. They believed that a defeat of North Vietnam could end communism. D. They believed that winning in Vietnam would enact the Great Society plan.

A. They believed that Vietnam was a crucial front in the Cold War.

Which military strategy did William Westmoreland advocate? A. increasing U.S. military involvement in Vietnam B. waging massive ground attacks against North Vietnam C. eliminating the use of napalm against Vietnamese forces D. allowing South Vietnamese forces to do most of the fighting

A. increasing U.S. military involvement in Vietnam

William Westmoreland

American General who commanded American military operations in the Vietnam War at its peak from 1964 to 1968

Doves

Americans who opposed the Vietnam War.

hawks

Americans who supported the Vietnam War.

How did the Vietnam War affect President Johnson's plans? A. It caused him to divert soldiers from the Great Society program. B. It compromised domestic reforms in favor of funding foreign efforts. C. It increased foreign funding in order to enact social reforms in Vietnam. D. It weakened his economic programs by disillusioning the American public.

B. It compromised domestic reforms in favor of funding foreign efforts.

How did defense spending for the Vietnam War affect the U.S. economy? A. It raised the unemployment rate. B. It led to rising prices and inflation. C. It influenced President Johnson to lower taxes. D. It influenced President Johnson to expand domestic reforms.

B. It led to rising prices and inflation.

How did the Vietnam War affect education in the United States? A. It boosted the economy and improved education. B. It limited education funding due to high defense spending. C. It caused many young men to leave school and join the military. D. It caused more young women to go to nursing school to help the war.

B. It limited education funding due to high defense spending.

Napalm

Highly flammable chemical dropped from US planes in firebombing attacks during the Vietnam War.