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16.1_2 Flashcards

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  1. Who was the first American killed in Vietnam during intelligence gathering in 1945?
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o Answer: Lieutenant Colonel Peter Dewey.

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  1. What led to American involvement in Vietnam during the French Indochina War?
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Answer: Supplying the French during the French Indochina War.

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  1. Which countries composed French Indochina?
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o Answer: Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

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  1. Who fought against the French in 1930 and later declared Vietnam independent?
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o Answer: The Indochinese Communist Party led by Ho Chi Minh.

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  1. Why did the United States support France during the French Indochina War?
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o Answer: To assist an ally and prevent communism.

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  1. What happened at the Geneva Conference in 1954 regarding Vietnam?
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o Answer: Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel until the 1956 election.

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  1. Which South Vietnamese leader received U.S. economic aid but faced corruption issues?
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o Answer: President Diem.

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  1. When did the National Liberation Front (Vietcong) begin its activities?
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o Answer: In 1957.

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  1. How did North Vietnam supply the Vietcong during the Vietnam War?
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o Answer: Via the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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  1. What was the significance of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in the French-Indochina War?
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o Answer: The French defeat led to a reevaluation of their involvement in Vietnam.

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  1. What impact did the Geneva Accords (1954) have on Vietnam’s division?
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o Answer: It temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel.

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  1. What challenges did President Eisenhower face in building up South Vietnam?
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o Answer: Dealing with President Diem’s unpopularity and corruption.

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  1. What operational methods did the Vietcong use during the Vietnam War?
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o Answer: Guerrilla warfare, ambushes, and hit-and-run attacks.

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What did President Johnson vow in the 1964 election regarding American involvement in Vietnam?

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Answer: Not to send American boys where Asian boys should fight for themselves.

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When did Johnson begin sending tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers to Vietnam?

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Answer: In 1965.

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What percentage of Americans supported Vietnam in 1965?

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Answer: 61%.

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What arguments were made by Under Secretary of State George Ball and Secretary of State Dean Rusk regarding escalation in Vietnam?

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Answer: Ball argued against escalation, while Rusk strongly argued for it to maintain U.S. prestige.

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How many Americans were in Vietnam by the end of 1965?

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Answer: 180,000.

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Where did the Vietcong attack the U.S.?

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Answer: Both in cities and countryside.

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What challenges did Americans face in Vietnam due to the Vietcong’s tactics?

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Answer: Booby traps, landmines, and difficulty discerning friend from foe lowered morale.

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What difficulties did Americans encounter in finding the Vietnamese?

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Answer: Elaborate underground tunnels used by the Vietcong.

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What impact did napalm and Agent Orange have during the war?

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Answer: They cleared foliage but also killed and harmed civilians.

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How did low morale affect American soldiers?

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Answer: Increased usage of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs; some soldiers fragged their officers.

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What challenges did President Johnson’s Great Society program face due to military spending?

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Answer: Funding began to fail due to inflation caused by military expenditures.

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What claims were made by General Westmoreland and Secretary McNamara regarding victory in Vietnam?

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Answer: They claimed that victory was imminent.

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How many American soldiers died in Vietnam between 1965 and 1967?

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Answer: 16,000.

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Q: What sparked American involvement in Vietnam?

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A: Support for French colonial interests and anti-communism.

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Q: Why did the Americans supply the French during the French Indochina war?

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A: To support an ally and contain communism.

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Q: For what resources did the French use Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia?

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A: For rice and rubber.

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Q: What led Ho Chi Minh to fight against the French in 1930, and where did he flee?

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A: Fought French rule; fled to the Soviet Union and China.

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Q: What was the U.S. strategy under Eisenhower and Kennedy regarding South Vietnam?

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A: Provided economic aid to strengthen South Vietnam.

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Q: Why were the 1956 elections in South Vietnam cancelled?

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A: Cancelled due to fears of a Ho Chi Minh victory.

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Q: How did Ho Chi Minh supply the Vietcong in 1959?

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A: Supplied them via the Ho Chi Minh trail.

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