12 Questions
Who led a revolution seeking self-determination at the Treaty of Versailles?
Ho Chi Minh
What event led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Johnson power to defeat communism?
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Which tactic was NOT commonly used by the Guerillas in Vietnam during the war?
Conventional Warfare
Who believed that bombing North Vietnam would lead to their submission and end the war?
Johnson
Which leader was allowed to be assassinated to improve US-Vietnam cooperation?
Ngo Dinh Diem
Who was planning to gradually escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
McNamara
What was the strategy for warfare used in Vietnam?
Search and Destroy
Which country did the Ho Chi Minh trail go through to reach South Vietnam?
Laos
Who were the Viet Cong in the context of the Vietnam War?
South Vietnamese Civilians
What was the goal of the U.S. strategy to 'win the hearts and minds of the South Vietnamese people'?
Spread American Culture
What was the kill ratio used to determine in Vietnam?
Effectiveness in Combat
What were 'Punji sticks' mentioned in the text?
Sharpened Bamboo Sticks
Explore the key events leading up to the Vietnam War, including French ownership of Indochina, Ho Chi Minh's revolution, the split of Vietnam at the Geneva Conference, and US involvement in supporting South Vietnam. Learn about the significant historical milestones that set the stage for the Vietnam War.
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