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Which US president's strategy in Vietnam primarily focused on gradually transferring the responsibility of the war to South Vietnamese forces?
Which US president's strategy in Vietnam primarily focused on gradually transferring the responsibility of the war to South Vietnamese forces?
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Richard Nixon (correct)
- John F. Kennedy
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 played a significant role in escalating US involvement in Vietnam. What power did this resolution grant to President Johnson?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 played a significant role in escalating US involvement in Vietnam. What power did this resolution grant to President Johnson?
- The right to provide financial aid to North Vietnam
- The authority to negotiate a peace treaty with North Vietnam
- The power to declare war on North Vietnam without Congressional approval
- The ability to deploy US troops and use military force in Southeast Asia (correct)
The Tet Offensive, launched in January 1968, significantly impacted the Vietnam War. Which of the following best describes its primary effect on the American public and political landscape?
The Tet Offensive, launched in January 1968, significantly impacted the Vietnam War. Which of the following best describes its primary effect on the American public and political landscape?
- It led to a surge in public support for the war due to the perceived success of US military operations.
- It caused the withdrawal of US troops.
- It contributed to growing disillusionment with the war and increased anti-war sentiment. (correct)
- It had minimal impact on public opinion as the media downplayed the events.
Several US presidents implemented different strategies regarding Vietnam. Which president initially introduced the 'domino theory' as a guiding principle for US involvement in Southeast Asia?
Several US presidents implemented different strategies regarding Vietnam. Which president initially introduced the 'domino theory' as a guiding principle for US involvement in Southeast Asia?
The My Lai Massacre, where unarmed Vietnamese civilians were killed by US soldiers, had a profound impact on the Vietnam War. What was the significance of this event?
The My Lai Massacre, where unarmed Vietnamese civilians were killed by US soldiers, had a profound impact on the Vietnam War. What was the significance of this event?
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Domino Theory
Domino Theory
The belief that if one country falls to communism, surrounding nations will follow.
Tet Offensive
Tet Offensive
A massive surprise attack by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces in January 1968.
Vietnamization
Vietnamization
Returning the responsibility of the Vietnam War to the South Vietnamese forces.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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My Lai Massacre
My Lai Massacre
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Study Notes
- The Korean War began in 1950 with conflicting US and USSR ideologies under General MacArthur.
- Nixon's Vietnamization policy aimed to hand the war back to South Vietnam.
- Nixon widened the Vietnam War by bombing Cambodia and Laos starting in March 1969.
- April 1970 saw the invasion of Cambodia, requiring 150,000 more troops.
- In February 1971, troops continued operations into Laos.
- The Tet Offensive began January 30, 1968; Saigon was captured for 6 hours.
- The My Lai Massacre occurred March 16, 1968, involving Charlie Company led by William Calley.
- Truman sent money to assist France in defending Dien Bien Phu.
- Eisenhower introduced the Domino Theory and provided financial aid + military advisors.
- Aid was intended to prevent countries from falling to communism.
- Kennedy increased financial aid and military advisors.
- He supported the Strategic Hamlet Program and approved a coup to overthrow Diem.
- Johnson introduced Operation Rolling Thunder.
- He deployed 200,000 troops and nearly 1,000,000 tons of bombs.
- It marked the first direct U.S. involvement in the war.
- Involvement was made possible by the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964.
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Explore the Vietnam and Korean Wars, including Nixon's Vietnamization, bombing campaigns, and the Tet Offensive. Examine US involvement, the Domino Theory, and key events like the My Lai Massacre. Understand the strategies and consequences of these conflicts.
