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What was the main goal of the Great Society programs?
What was the main goal of the Great Society programs?
- To support the imperialistic efforts of France
- To promote economic equality and fairness (correct)
- To reduce the role of the federal government in domestic affairs
- To escalate the war in Vietnam
Who was the Communist leader of North Vietnam?
Who was the Communist leader of North Vietnam?
- Eisenhower
- LBJ
- Ho Chi Minh (correct)
- Ngo Dinh Diem
What was the 'Domino Theory'?
What was the 'Domino Theory'?
- A theory that Vietnam would always be divided
- A theory that communism would never spread to other nations
- A theory that only economic equality can bring peace
- A theory that if one nation falls to communism, others will too (correct)
What was the purpose of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)?
What was the purpose of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)?
Why did the US become involved in the Vietnam War?
Why did the US become involved in the Vietnam War?
What was the main focus of the Head Start programs?
What was the main focus of the Head Start programs?
What event led to the shutdown of over 400 colleges and universities in the United States?
What event led to the shutdown of over 400 colleges and universities in the United States?
What was the outcome of the protests against the Vietnam War in 1973?
What was the outcome of the protests against the Vietnam War in 1973?
What was the significance of the Watergate Hotel in Nixon's presidency?
What was the significance of the Watergate Hotel in Nixon's presidency?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Kent State Shooting?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Kent State Shooting?
What was the eventual outcome of the Watergate scandal?
What was the eventual outcome of the Watergate scandal?
What was the main focus of the anti-war movement during the 1970s?
What was the main focus of the anti-war movement during the 1970s?
What was the turning point in the Vietnam War that changed how the US public viewed the war?
What was the turning point in the Vietnam War that changed how the US public viewed the war?
What was the estimated number of people killed in the My Lai Massacre?
What was the estimated number of people killed in the My Lai Massacre?
What event sparked an investigation and international outrage, leading to a surge in anti-war feelings in the US?
What event sparked an investigation and international outrage, leading to a surge in anti-war feelings in the US?
How many US soldiers were stationed in Vietnam by 1969?
How many US soldiers were stationed in Vietnam by 1969?
What was the result of the Kent State Shooting in May 1970?
What was the result of the Kent State Shooting in May 1970?
What is the current status of the 766 US soldiers who were listed as missing or unaccounted for during the Vietnam War?
What is the current status of the 766 US soldiers who were listed as missing or unaccounted for during the Vietnam War?
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