History - Causes & Consequences Essay Intro & Events Flashcards
Covers the Introduction and Events Paragraph
When did the massacre occur?
16th March 1968.
How many deaths did the massacre result in?
Around 500 citizens.
Why was the Vietnam War a key conflict in the cold war?
The U.S and South Vietnamese fought the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong to prevent the spread of communism.
What are the 3 causes of the My Lai Masacre?
Tactics & Strategies, Attitudes, and Inadequate training and leadership.
What are the 3 consequences of the My Lai Massacre?
The cover-up, court martial, and anti-war sentiments.
Why were Charlie Company agitated, angry, and vengeful?
Due to the heavily mined fields and many deaths the Viet Cong were responsible for.
What did a superior officer quote about search and destroy missions?
“This is what you’ve been waiting for, search-and-destroy and you’ve got it? - Superior Officer.
What occurred at 7.30am referring to the Massacre?
Son My was shelled by U.S Artillery originally thought to clear a landing area for helicopters, however, actually occurred to ensure My Lai citizens couldn’t escape.
What occurred at 7.50am referring to the Massacre?
William Calley led the first group into My Lai.
What occurred at 9.00am referring to the Massacre?
Calley herded approximately 150 civilians into an irrigation ditch before shooting relentlessly.
What occurred at 11.00am referring to the Massacre?
500 citizens had been killed.
What did Medina inform superiors of the mission and what did this lead to?
Median informed superiors that the mission only included those a part of the Viet Cong, creating a misleading interpretation of the deaths of Viet Cong.
What was the foundation of the historical controversy that later followed the massacre?
The ethical and moral consequences of the American military actions.
