USH Unit 11 Flashcards
nationalist resistance, supported militarily by U.S., leader was Ho Chi Minh
Vietminh
If one nation in Asia falls to Communists, neighboring countries will follow
Domino Theory
Member of an armed band that carries out surprise attacks and sabotage
Guerilla
Battle between French and Vietminh, French leave Indochina after
Dien Bien Phu
Divided Vietnam at 17th parallel
Geneva Accords
Authorized the president to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Network of jungle paths bypassing the border
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Jellied gasoline used for bombs
Napalm
Chemical defoliant used to clear Vietnamese jungles
Agent Orange
Lack of trust or believability
Credibility Gap
Extended meeting or class to discuss a social or political issue
Teach-ins
Person in favor of U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam War
Dove
Person in favor of U.S. continuation in military efforts in Vietnam War
Hawk
Making South Vietnam assume more of the war effort by slowly withdrawing American troops from Vietnam
Vietnamization
Hamlet where Calley massacred unarmed South Vietnamese civilians
My Lai
Leader of Vietnam nationalist movement, helped found Indochina Communist party, led North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Fiercely anti-communist, cancels 1956 election, extremely dictatorial, U.S. encourages successful coup against him
Ngo Dinh Diem
Former vice president, ran for 1960 election with the Republican party
Richard Nixon
Liberal senator from Minnesota, challenged LBJ for Democratic nomination
Eugene McCarthy
Ran for 1968 Democratic nomination, appeared likely to win when gunned down by an Arab nationalist
Robert Kennedy