Vietnam War (Chapter 22, Section 1)

What aid did the U.S. provide?

Economic Aid.

Whom did the U.S. support?

France.

What authority did the Tonkin Gulf Resolution grant to the U.S. president?

Gave the president military powers in Vietnam.

Who canceled the Vietnamese elections? Why?

Ngo Dinh Diem, he thinks the communists will win.

What did this Vietminh victory cause the French to do?

Surrender and leave Vietnam.

What did Eisenhower compared to a row of dominoes?

The spread of Communism.

Why did the U.S. get involved in the struggle?

To prevent Communism from spreading.

What is the Vietminh declare as its main goal?

To win Vietnam's independence from foregin rule.

How did the Geneva Accords change Vietnam?

Vietnam becomes divided along the 17th parallel.

What did Ho Chi Minh declare after Japan was forced out?

Vietnam is now an independent nation.

How did Ho Chi Minh respond to the return of the French?

He promised to help South Vietnam and kick out the French.

What did Operation Rolling Thunder do in North Vietnam?

The first U.S. at track on the North.