QUIZ 5 questions Flashcards
Is this correct? The Hard Hat Riot of 1970 was organized by the Nixon Administration & construction unions?
Yes this is CORRECT
Is this correct? All the soldiers in the My Lai Massacre were court martialed?
No, this is not correct.
Is this part of the Nixon Doctrine? US will provide manpower necessary to protect allied nations.
NO, this is not.
What is the significance of the Hard Hat Riot of 1970?
After riot, several more counter protests took place in NYC in genuine support for war
Why Vietnamization no work?
South V military unable to contain North V by themselves
Is this correct? The Hard Hat Riot was a genuine expression of support for the war?
No, this was NOT correct.
What Vietnamization?
plan to ease domestic antiwar movements & appease those called for deescalation / Continues Johnsons efforts & ARVN / Nixon Doc / Transfer of combat roles to ARVN - US Combat support & advisory
Significance of My Lai Massacre of March 1968?
Changes in how US military treated Vietnam civilians
What is the significance of the Vietnam Vets Against the Vietnam War demonstration Operation RAW?
Brought attention to US troops actions in Vietnam
Is this correct? The My Lai Massacre was covered up for one year?
Yes, this is CORRECT
Is this part of the Nixon Doctrine? The US will keep all treaty commitments
YES it is.
What Woodstock?
Political phenomenon demonstrating opposition to Nixon Administration & Vietnam War
What Counterculture?
Ideally that focused on unrealized spiritual/Ideological demands that citizens believe were stymied by Cold War.
