Gr 12 History Ch 1.2: The US public opinion turns against the war

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What was the result of the use of chemical agents such as Agent Orange and napalm during the Vietnam War?

  • The use of these agents had a minimal impact on the Vietnamese people.
  • The use of these agents led to increased support for the war.
  • The Vietnamese landscape was restored to its original state.
  • The use of these agents led to widespread criticism and revulsion. (correct)

What was the main goal of President Nixon's policy of 'Vietnamization'?

  • To train North Vietnamese forces.
  • To decrease American involvement in the war. (correct)
  • To establish a permanent American presence in Vietnam.
  • To increase American involvement in the war.

What was the outcome of the ceasefire agreement reached in Paris in 1973?

  • American troops remained in Vietnam indefinitely.
  • The North Vietnamese surrendered to the South Vietnamese.
  • The war between North and South Vietnam ceased immediately.
  • The war between North and South Vietnam continued until the fall of Saigon. (correct)

What was the result of the gradual withdrawal of American troops?

<p>The South Vietnamese forces took over the combat role. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Saigon in 1975?

<p>It fell to the North Vietnamese forces. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the nickname given to the Vietnam War due to the widespread media coverage?

<p>The Television War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main factor that contributed to the growing doubts and opposition to the Vietnam War?

<p>The increasing number of American casualties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1970 further galvanized public opposition to the Vietnam War?

<p>The shooting of four student demonstrators at Kent State University (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the anti-war movement?

<p>It was characterized by large protests and demonstrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of Vietnamese civilians killed in the My Lai Massacre?

<p>Around 300 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the My Lai Massacre on public support for the Vietnam War?

<p>It dramatically undermined support for the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demographic group was particularly active in the anti-war movement?

<p>Younger Americans, including students and hippies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the shift in public perception of the Vietnam War?

<p>The impact of media coverage on public opinion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor in shaping public perception of the Vietnam War?

<p>Nightly news coverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the rising American casualty rates in Vietnam?

<p>Growing doubts and opposition to the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1968 had a profound impact on public opinion about the Vietnam War?

<p>The My Lai Massacre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the anti-war movement?

<p>It was characterized by large-scale demonstrations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of television coverage on the Vietnam War?

<p>It brought the brutal realities of war into American homes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the shift in public perception of the Vietnam War?

<p>The graphic portrayal of the war on television (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demographic group was particularly active in the anti-war movement?

<p>Younger Americans, including students and hippies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the My Lai Massacre?

<p>Further erosion of public trust in the war effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the use of chemical agents like Agent Orange and napalm during the Vietnam War?

<p>Environmental degradation and widespread criticism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying strategy behind President Nixon's policy of Vietnamization?

<p>To decrease American involvement in the war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the conflict between North and South Vietnam after the ceasefire agreement in 1973?

<p>The conflict continued until the fall of Saigon in 1975 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the gradual withdrawal of American troops during the Vietnam War?

<p>It was part of a broader strategy to decrease American involvement in the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the conflict between North and South Vietnam?

<p>The fall of Saigon in 1975 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind President Nixon's policy of Vietnamization?

<p>To decrease American involvement in the war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the use of chemical agents like Agent Orange and napalm during the Vietnam War?

<p>It had devastating effects on the Vietnamese landscape and people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the ceasefire agreement reached in Paris in 1973?

<p>The withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying strategy behind the gradual withdrawal of American troops during the Vietnam War?

<p>To decrease American involvement in the war and transfer responsibility to South Vietnam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the conflict between North and South Vietnam after the ceasefire agreement in 1973?

<p>The conflict continued until the fall of Saigon in 1975 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of television in influencing public perception of the Vietnam War?

<p>It brought the brutal realities of the war into American homes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the rising number of American casualties in Vietnam?

<p>Growing doubts and opposition to the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the anti-war movement that distinguished it from other social movements?

<p>Its large protests and demonstrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the My Lai Massacre on public support for the Vietnam War?

<p>It dramatically undermined support for the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the shift in public perception of the Vietnam War?

<p>The media coverage of the war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the anti-war movement's large protests and demonstrations?

<p>An increase in public opposition to the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the continued lack of progress in the war?

<p>Growing doubts and opposition to the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kent State University shootings in 1970?

<p>It further galvanized public opposition to the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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