Vietnam War Overview

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What was the main reason for the United States to support South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

To spread democracy in Asia

To take control of South Vietnam's natural resources

To avenge the death of American soldiers

To prevent the spread of communism in neighboring countries (correct)

Who was the President of the United States when the Vietnam War officially started?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Dwight D. Eisenhower (correct)

John F. Kennedy

Richard Nixon

What was the role of American troops initially sent to Vietnam?

Establishing a new government

Fighting against North Vietnam

Conducting humanitarian missions

Advising the South Vietnamese army (correct)

How many U.S. presidents were involved in the Vietnam War?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War in terms of its popularity among the American people?

It was highly unpopular Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the theory that drove the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

Domino Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which president inherited the Vietnam War from Lyndon B. Johnson?

Richard Nixon Signup and view all the answers

What was happening in Vietnam during Nixon's presidential campaign in 1968?

The Tet Offensive Signup and view all the answers

What did Nixon pledge to do during his 1968 presidential campaign?

End the draft Signup and view all the answers

What was Nixon's strategy to make the North Vietnamese negotiate?

The madman theory Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Nixon's 'madman theory' strategy?

The strategy failed to achieve its goal Signup and view all the answers

What was Operation Menu?

A strategic bombing campaign in Cambodia and Laos Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

The U.S. withdrew from Vietnam Signup and view all the answers

What did Nixon do to wind down the war?

Implemented a series of troop withdrawals Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president when the Vietnam War officially ended?

Gerald Ford Signup and view all the answers

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