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?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was highly unpopular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Domino Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Richard Nixon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Tet Offensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>End the draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The madman theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The strategy failed to achieve its goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Operation Menu?

    <p>A strategic bombing campaign in Cambodia and Laos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

    <p>The U.S. withdrew from Vietnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nixon do to wind down the war?

    <p>Implemented a series of troop withdrawals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president when the Vietnam War officially ended?

    <p>Gerald Ford</p> Signup and view all the answers

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