The Vietnam War: Causes and Early Years

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What event marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

  • The withdrawal of French colonial forces from Indochina
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis
  • The Gulf of Tonkin Incident (correct)
  • The assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem

How many US military troops were in Vietnam by the end of 1963?

  • 10,000
  • 5,000 (correct)
  • 20,000
  • 16,000

What historical event had a significant influence on the course of the Vietnam War?

  • The colonization of Vietnam by France
  • The conflict in Korea (correct)
  • The Revolution in Russia
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis

How does the Vietnam War fit into the idea of a continuous sequence and change over time?

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What event marked the end of French involvement in Vietnam?

<p>The end of the French Indochina War in 1954 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What incident altered the outcome of the Korean War?

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What was not a primary reason for the start of the Vietnam War?

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What event is often cited as the start of the U.S. war in Vietnam?

<p>The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event ended in 1954, marking the end of French involvement in Vietnam?

<p>The French Indochina War (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a factor that set the stage for the Vietnam War?

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What was the outcome of the French Indochina War in 1954?

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What did not influence the start of the Vietnam War?

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Flashcards

Start of US Involvement in Vietnam War

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.

US Troops in Vietnam by 1963

By the end of 1963, there were 5,000 US military troops in Vietnam.

Influence of Korean War

The conflict in Korea had a significant influence on the course of the Vietnam War.

End of French Involvement

The conflict ended in 1954, marking the end of French involvement in Vietnam.

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Start of U.S. War in Vietnam

The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is often cited as the start of the U.S. war in Vietnam.

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End of French Indochina War

The end of the French Indochina War in 1954 marked the end of French involvement in Vietnam.

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Vietnam War in Historical Context

Analyzing Vietnam's persistent anti-colonial sentiment across time helps understand Vietnam War.

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China in Korean War

China's military engagement on behalf of North Korea altered the outcome of the Korean war.

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