US History Cold War Quiz

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What was the primary objective of the US during the Vietnam War?

Prevent the spread of communism. (correct)
Aid in the reunification of Vietnam under communism.
Establish a democratic government in Vietnam.
Support North Vietnam against the French.

Who was the Communist leader of North Vietnam known for his guerrilla warfare tactics?

Fidel Castro.
Ngo Dinh Diem.
Ho Chi Minh. (correct)
Nikita Khrushchev.

What was the primary intention behind the establishment of the Berlin Wall?

To create a trade route between East and West Berlin.
To divide Berlin into military zones.
To prevent Eastern citizens from escaping to the West. (correct)
To promote economic growth in East Berlin.

What factor contributed to the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem?

His support for Buddhist persecution. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution enable President Lyndon B. Johnson to do?

Authorize military action without a formal declaration of war (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Tet Offensive in 1968?

It sparked greater U.S. resistance to the Vietnam War due to media coverage. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Greensboro Sit-ins?

To end segregation in restaurants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event is associated with Bloody Sunday in 1965?

A peaceful march disrupted by police violence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What notorious event took place during the My Lai Massacre?

The massacre of innocent civilians by American troops (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the media play in the Vietnam War?

It was the first war to be extensively televised, shaping public opinion. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what location was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975?

Fall of Saigon (D) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did President Nixon implement to gradually reduce U.S. involvement in Vietnam?

Vietnamization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?

Warren Commission (D) Signup and view all the answers

What major consequence did the My Lai Massacre have on public opinion regarding the Vietnam War?

led to heightened anti-war sentiment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked widespread media attention and led many Americans to resist the Vietnam War?

Tet Offensive (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which civil rights action was aimed specifically at ending segregation in restaurants?

Greensboro Sit-ins (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main theme of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

Importance of civil disobedience (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is notably associated with the violent response to civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama?

Bloody Sunday (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was known for initially promoting black supremacy and later changing his views toward coexistence?

Malcolm X (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961?

It was a failed invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles backed by the U.S. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. promise as part of the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Not to invade Cuba. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the United States' military involvement in Vietnam under President Johnson?

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the U.S. respond to the Berlin Crisis?

By organizing the Berlin Airlift to supply West Berlin. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of South Vietnam that faced widespread opposition from his people?

Ngo Dinh Diem. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the U.S. to implement a naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Building missile launching sites by the Soviets in Cuba. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Ho Chi Minh employ during the Vietnam War?

Guerrilla warfare tactics to resist anti-communist forces. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the U-2 Incident on U.S. foreign relations?

It exposed U.S. espionage activities and increased tensions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?

To eliminate communism in Southeast Asia. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Fidel Castro

Communist dictator of Cuba, coming to power in 1959.

U-2 Incident

American spy plane shot down over the Soviet Union, escalating Cold War tensions.