Chapter Vocabulary

Question 1

process of making South Vietnam assume more of the war effort by slowly withdrawing American troops from Vietnam

Answer 1

Vietnamization

Question 2

Member of unarmed band that carries out surprise attacks and sabotage rather than open warfare

Answer 2

Guerrilla

Question 3

Policy or improving relations with the Soviet Union and China in hopes of persuading them to cut back their aid to North Vietnam

Answer 3

Linkage

Question 4

A person in favor of the US withdrawing from the Vietnam War

Answer 4

Dove

Question 5

A jellied gasoline used for bombs

Answer 5

Napalm

Question 6

The guerrilla soldiers of the communist faction in Vietnam, also known as the National Liberation Front

Answer 6

Vietcong

Question 7

Someone who believed the US should continue its military efforts in Vietnam

Answer 7

Hawk

Question 8

An extended meeting or class held to discuss a social or political issue

Answer 8

Teach-In

Question 9

The belief that if one nation in Asia fell to the communist neighboring countries would follow

Answer 9

Domino Theory

Question 10

Lack or trust or believability

Answer 10

Credibility Gap