Vietnam War Flashcards

1
Q

What happened to Vietnam at the Geneva conference?

A

It’s split into north Vietnam led by communist Ho Chi Minh and south Vietnam which was supported by the US. However, the Vietcong also lived in South Vietnam but were communists.

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What is the gulf of Tonkin resolution?

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Congress votes to give Johnson for military power after North Vietnam attack the US ships in the golf of Tonkin. Johnson escalated the war. Later, it was revealed ships were a neutral territory.

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3
Q

What are the new weapons of the Vietnam war?

A

Napalm and agent orange
Napalm inflicted Burns
Agent orange killed the jungle

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4
Q

Who were the Hawks?

A

They supported the war

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5
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Who were the doves?

A

They were against the war

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6
Q

What did the 26th amendment do?

A

Lowered the voting age to 18 due to the draft

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7
Q

What was Vietnamization?

A

Withdrew American troops and trained South Vietnamese army

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What was the invasion of Cambodia?

A

Tried to cut north Vietnam’s supply routes through Cambodia

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9
Q

What is diplomacy

A

Negotiations with China and Russia to force peace agreement.

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10
Q

What happened to the confidence in the government because of the Vietnam war?

A

It was ruined.

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11
Q

What is the beat generation?

A

Rebelled against conformity

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