Deck 11: Vietnam

Question 1

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
What is the main idea of this passage?

A)The United States was involved in Vietnam for over thirty years, first in support of French colonizers, and later to support South Vietnam in its war against communist North Vietnam.
B)After overthrowing French colonial rule, Vietnam split into North and South Vietnam and a war began between the two.
C)The war in Vietnam was the first time the United States was unsuccessful in defeating communism in a foreign country.
D)Between 1965 and 1969 the United States moved hundreds of thousands of troops in and out of Vietnam.

Answer 1

The United States was involved in Vietnam for over thirty years, first in support of French colonizers, and later to support South Vietnam in its war against communist North Vietnam.

Question 2

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
What action led to Congress approving United States military action in Vietnam?

A)The South Vietnamese coup against Ngo Dinh Diem
B)The North Vietnamese attack on the U.S.S. Maddox.
C)The Tet Offensive
D)The assembly of the Viet Cong rebel communists in South Vietnam

Answer 2

The North Vietnamese attack on the U.S.S. Maddox.

Question 3

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
After the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government in Vietnam, which American president provided military equipment to re-establish order in that nation?

A)President Johnson
B)President Kennedy
C)President Truman
D)President Nixon

Answer 3

President Truman

Question 4

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
Between 1963 and 1965 what change occurred in the American government that changed the leadership interacting with North and South Vietnam?

A)President Truman was elected to office.
B)President Johnson replaced President Kennedy.
C)President Kennedy replaced President Truman.
D)President Truman replaced President Johnson.

Question 5

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
What can be inferred about Vietnam under the leadership of Ngo Dinh Diem?

A)The Vietnamese government under Ngo Dinh Diem was stable
B)Under Ngo Dinh Diem, the government of Vietnam was unstable.
C)After the split between North and South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem seized control.
D)The Vietnamese government under Ngo Dinh Diem was aligned with the United States.

Question 6

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
Based on this passage the reader can assume that the United States is most likely to commit troops to a foreign conflict when…

A)An ally requests assistance.
B)An American military asset is attacked.
C)The conflict involves protecting a democratic nation from a communist nation.
D)The United States has already established long term involvement in the nation.

Question 7

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
The author's tone in the fourth paragraph indicates which of the following:

A)The United States did not expect a significant show of force from North Vietnam
B)The United States was enraged by the Tet Offensive
C)The North Vietnamese wanted to attack only American troops in South Vietnam
D)The South Vietnamese were overwhelmed and frightened by the Tet Offensive.

Question 8

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
What indicates this passage was written for an American audience?

A)The passage explains Vietnamese political actions in great detail assuming the reader is unfamiliar with them.
B)The author writes about events in chronological order.
C)The organization of the passage focuses the geography of Vietnam.
D)The passage is organized around United States presidents and U.S. involvement in the nation's politics.

Question 9

France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century. By 1945, the United States became concerned about the nationalist movement led by the Viet Minh and started supporting the french colonization of Vietnam. After World War II the nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh tried to take down the French government. President Truman assisted France by providing military equipment to help reestablish their presence and power in Vietnam. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954. As a result, the country divided into North and South Vietnam.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam. With the approval of President John F. Kennedy, South Vietnamese generals led a coup against leader Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963. The removal and murder of Diem started a period of political instability in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.
The crisis between the United States and North Vietnam intensified when North Vietnam attacked the U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam. President Johnson authorized the launch of air strikes and Congress approved military force against North Vietnam but he did not declare war. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. By the end of 1968, the United States had sent more than 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1968, communists launched the tet offensive, a massive attack against the United States and South Vietnam. They hoped that to cause the South Vietnamese to lose faith in their government and to deal a blow to United States forces. They also wanted the attack to persuade the United States to begin peace negotiations with North Vietnam. Although the attack did not have the impact North Vietnamese leaders expected, it did stun the American people and demoralize war managers. This did eventually lead to President Johnson cut back on sending troops. He later called for peace negotiations.
In July of 1969, United States troops began withdrawing, and on May 29, 1973, the last of American ground forces left Vietnam. Soon after, peace talks broke down and the war resumed, however, American troops did not return. The United States eventually began to reduce their military aid to South Vietnam. By 1975, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong won the war. This was the first war in a foreign country where combat forces did not achieve their goals of stopping the spread of communism.
Which statement best expresses a comparison of U.S. involvement in Vietnam in 1965 and 1975?

A)There were more U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1975 than in 1965.
B)In 1965 there were no American troops in Vietnam, but by 1975, there were almost 500,000 troops present.
C)In 1965 there were up to 500,000 American troops in Vietnam, but in 1975 there were no American troops present.
D)In 1975, American troops began arriving in Vietnam, but in 1954 there were few, if any troops present.