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Who led the movement for Vietnamese independence?
Who led the movement for Vietnamese independence?
- Truman
- Ngo Dinh Diem
- Ho Chi Minh (correct)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which country controlled Vietnam in the 1800s?
Which country controlled Vietnam in the 1800s?
- China
- USA
- France (correct)
- Japan
What organization did Vietnamese nationalists form to seek independence from foreign rule?
What organization did Vietnamese nationalists form to seek independence from foreign rule?
- Vietcong
- Vietminh (correct)
- SEATO
- National Liberation Front
Who was the leader of anti-communist South Vietnam?
Who was the leader of anti-communist South Vietnam?
Which event led to the division of Vietnam into North and South Vietnam?
Which event led to the division of Vietnam into North and South Vietnam?
What was the US government's initial justification for becoming more heavily involved in the Vietnam War?
What was the US government's initial justification for becoming more heavily involved in the Vietnam War?
Which group primarily supported the Vietnam War due to the belief that Vietnam was important for containing communism?
Which group primarily supported the Vietnam War due to the belief that Vietnam was important for containing communism?
What was the US war strategy in Vietnam primarily focused on?
What was the US war strategy in Vietnam primarily focused on?
What event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War, involving a coordinated attack by the communists on major cities in South Vietnam?
What event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War, involving a coordinated attack by the communists on major cities in South Vietnam?
What led to a significant change in public opinion regarding the Vietnam War, particularly due to leaked documents revealing government deception?
What led to a significant change in public opinion regarding the Vietnam War, particularly due to leaked documents revealing government deception?
