Support For The Vietnam War Flashcards
What made Americans fear communism
Cold War
By 1954, was the fesr of communsim still high
The fear of communism spreading to other countries was still very strong , although domestically the fear of communism had lessened
During Kennedy’s speech what did he argue ?
He argued US security would be undermined as a result of the domino effect
Why did Americans support the Vietnam war
Many Americans were concerned to keep USA’s standing in the world as high as possible.
They did not want a defeat in Vietnam to lead their country “ losing face “
What was patriotism
They saw it as their utmost duty to accept the authority of the government and to do their part in supporting their country, whatever the cost was to them
How popular was patriotism
Many woeking class people broadly supported the aims of the war
When did Nixon argue his “ silent majority “
In a televised speech on 3 November 1969
What did Nixon argue dueing a speech
That a “ great silent majority “ of Americans supported his Vietnam policy
How was Nixon peoved right about his “ great silent majority “
A survey showed that 77% of Americans backed his plans for thr Vietnam War
What did Nixon’s huge public support mwan ?
Congress passed resolutions approving Nixon’s approach in Vietnam
Nixon was able to show the North Vietnamese that hie had strong support, helping him to persuade them to reach a settlement
Nixon could hold out eith a Vietnam exit , as in theory the USA to withdraw with “ honour”
