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STR Questions-The Vietnam War
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History
10th Grade
09/14/2011

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1965-1975
Definition
During what years did the Vietnam War take place?
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Johnson and Nixon
Definition
What two presidents held office during the Vietnam War?
Term
South Vietnam
Definition
Which part of Vietnam did the US support?
Term
Ho Chi Minh
Definition
Who led the Vietminh?
Term
Domino Theory
Definition
What theory states that if one country falls to communism, then others will follow?
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Definition
What Resolution gave Presidents Johnson and Nixon the right to fight the Vietnam War?
Term
Tet Offensive
Definition
What was the large attack led by the North Vietnamese (occurred during the Vietnamese New Year)?
Term
Charlie
Definition
What was the Vietcong nickname?
Term
Napalm and Agent Orange
Definition
What chemical weapons were used in Vietnam?
Term
Vietnamization
Definition
What did Nixon call his plan to slowly withdraw troops from Vietnam?
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Divided Vietnam down the 17th parallel
Definition
What were the Geneva Accords?
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TV
Definition
What technology enabled Americans to get information about the war in Vietnam?
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