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What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
1964 Congressional resolution authorising President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam.
What was Operation Rolling Thunder?
A bombing campaign that began in February 1965 and continued for three years.
What significant event happened in 1966 related to U.S. military action in Vietnam?
American B-52s bombed North Vietnam for the first time.
What is a teach-in?
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What was the Tet Offensive?
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What was the Student Democratic Society (SDS) March on Washington aiming to accomplish?
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What occurred during the My Lai Massacre?
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When was Nixon elected?
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What were the Pentagon Papers?
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What was agreed upon in the Vietnam ceasefire of 1973?
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Who was Le Duc Tho?
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When did the last American soldiers leave Vietnam?
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When was JFK elected?
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What is the date of the "I have a dream" speech?
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What was the message of Malcolm X's speech 'The Ballot or the Bullet'?
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When was JFK assassinated?
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When was Malcolm X assassinated?
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What was the purpose of the Black Panther Movement?
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What happened during the anti-war demonstration on the Mall in D.C.?
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Who was Josephine Baker?
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Who was Abby Hoffman?
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When was MLK assassinated?
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When was Robert Kennedy assassinated?
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What was significant about the Democratic Convention held in 1968?
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Who were Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman?
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Study Notes
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Enacted in 1964, authorized President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam.
Operation Rolling Thunder
- A continuous bombing campaign initiated in February 1965.
- Targeted Viet Cong-occupied regions and significantly damaged the landscape over three years.
1966
- American B-52 bombers conducted their first strikes on North Vietnam.
Teach-in
- Informal discussions at universities across the U.S. focused on Vietnam War issues, similar to sit-in protests.
The Tet Offensive
- Occurred in 1968 during the Vietnamese New Year (Tet), involving a major assault by North Vietnamese forces.
- Resulted in severe casualties but led to increased anti-war sentiment and declining support for President Johnson.
Student Democratic Society (SDS) March on Washington
- Held in April 1965, gathered college students aiming to raise awareness about voting age and draft issues.
- Marked the first mass demonstration against the Vietnam War.
My Lai Massacre
- On March 16, 1968, American troops killed innocent civilians in My Lai, believing they were targeting Viet Cong.
- Information about the massacre was concealed for 18 months before being exposed by journalists.
Nixon Elected
- Richard Nixon was elected in 1968.
Pentagon Papers
- Secret government documents released in 1971, revealing misinformation about the Vietnam War by the U.S. government.
- The documents were leaked from the Pentagon and fully declassified only in 2011.
Vietnam Ceasefire
- Established in 1973, stipulating U.S. troop withdrawal, North Vietnam's remaining presence in the South, and the return of U.S. POWs.
Le Duc Tho
- North Vietnamese political leader who negotiated the ceasefire alongside Henry Kissinger, facilitating U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.
End of the War
- The Vietnam War concluded in 1973 when the last American troops left in 1975, with 60,000 U.S. and about 2 million Vietnamese casualties.
JFK Elected
- John F. Kennedy was elected in 1960 and inaugurated in January 1961.
"I Have a Dream" Speech
- Delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963, advocating for civil rights and equality.
The Ballot or the Bullet
- A significant speech by Malcolm X in 1964 advocating for self-defense and calling for African Americans to fight against racism by any means necessary.
JFK Assassination
- Assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, by Lee Harvey Oswald, who was killed shortly after by Jack Ruby.
Malcolm X Assassinated
- Killed on February 21, 1965.
Black Panther Movement
- Founded in 1966, this radical civil rights group aimed to combat white supremacy.
Anti-war Demonstration on the Mall (D.C.)
- Took place on October 21, 1967, followed by a march of 50,000 people to the Pentagon.
Josephine Baker
- African-American actress, dancer, singer, and civil rights activist; the only woman to speak at the Mall.
Abby Hoffman
- A leading anti-war activist and Democrat affiliated with the SDS, known for using humor and satire in protests.
MLK Assassination Date
- Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.
Robert Kennedy Assassination
- Killed on June 6, 1968, in Los Angeles.
Democratic Convention
- Held in Chicago in 1968 amid political turmoil after Robert Kennedy's assassination, featuring anti-war protests and unconventional presidential nominations.
Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman
- Founders of the Youth International Party (yippies), along with Dennis Dalrymple.
Kent State University Protest
- In May 1970, college students protested Nixon's Cambodia bombing campaign, resulting in the deaths of four protesters.
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Test your knowledge about significant events and terminology from the Sixties, focusing on key military actions and legislative resolutions. This quiz covers important topics such as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and Operation Rolling Thunder. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this pivotal era in American history.