the Vietnam war

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What defined the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam?

17th Parallel

Vietnam was a colony of what country prior to World War II?

France

As a result of the Vietnam War, many Americans believe that U.S. forces should only be sent to world troublespots if U.S. security or vital interests are at stake.

True

In the ____________________, United States soldiers killed at least 450 women, children, and elderly men, shocking the American public.

My Lai Massacre

Our Vietnam Vets were welcomed with open arms when they returned home

No

Which side ended up winning the Vietnam War and taking control of the country?

North Vietnam

The Vietcong were-

North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam

Which of the following was NOT used by the American military in Vietnam?

Nuclear bombs

After the Vietnam War

both countries were reunited.

What are Napalm and Agent Orange are two examples of?

chemical weapons

The American people strongly supported U.S. involvement in the war

false

Dwight Eisenhower "invented" what theory?

Domino Theory

Guerrilla Warfare was-

Fighting by small groups using tactics such as the ambush

Hostility between the Soviet Union and the United States but without military action was known as ______.

Cold War

In Vietnam the fighters used an irregular warfare tactic that made it difficult for our soldiers to be successful...it was called?

Guerrilla warfare

Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh

What were the problems of fighting in Vietnam?

Identifying the enemy Jungle/Location provided cover and a place to transport enemy supplies Weather and climate

POW's are

Prisoners of war

In 1975, two years after the last American troops left Vietnam,:

South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam

What event sparked significant protests in the United States during the 1960's?

Vietnam War


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