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Who led the movement for Vietnamese independence?
Who led the movement for Vietnamese independence?
- Kennedy
- Truman
- Ho Chi Minh (correct)
- Eisenhower
After the fall of Dien Bien Phu, which country surrendered in Vietnam?
After the fall of Dien Bien Phu, which country surrendered in Vietnam?
- USA
- France (correct)
- China
- Japan
Which organization was created to contain the spread of communism in South Asia?
Which organization was created to contain the spread of communism in South Asia?
- SEATO (correct)
- Vietcong
- National Liberation Front
- Vietminh
Who was the leader of anti-communist South Vietnam?
Who was the leader of anti-communist South Vietnam?
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Which group was a communist rebel group committed to uniting Vietnam under communism?
Which group was a communist rebel group committed to uniting Vietnam under communism?
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What was President Johnson's primary concern regarding the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
What was President Johnson's primary concern regarding the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
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What major event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War?
What major event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War?
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What was the main objective of the war of attrition as part of the American war strategy in Vietnam?
What was the main objective of the war of attrition as part of the American war strategy in Vietnam?
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How did the Kent State shooting impact public perception of the Vietnam War?
How did the Kent State shooting impact public perception of the Vietnam War?
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What significant action did Nixon take in 1972 related to the Vietnam War?
What significant action did Nixon take in 1972 related to the Vietnam War?
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