10 Questions
Who led the movement for Vietnamese independence?
Ho Chi Minh
After the fall of Dien Bien Phu, which country surrendered in Vietnam?
France
Which organization was created to contain the spread of communism in South Asia?
SEATO
Who was the leader of anti-communist South Vietnam?
Ngo Dinh Diem
Which group was a communist rebel group committed to uniting Vietnam under communism?
National Liberation Front
What was President Johnson's primary concern regarding the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Avoiding being seen as soft on communism
What major event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War?
The Tet Offensive in 1968
What was the main objective of the war of attrition as part of the American war strategy in Vietnam?
Deplete enemy resources and reduce public support for the conflict
How did the Kent State shooting impact public perception of the Vietnam War?
Eroded trust in government actions related to the war
What significant action did Nixon take in 1972 related to the Vietnam War?
Commenced peace talks with North Vietnam
Test your knowledge on the history of French Indochina, the struggle for Vietnamese independence led by Ho Chi Minh, and the involvement of the USA during the First Indochina War.
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