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Expansion of the Vietnam War Answers

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Which of the following statements best describes the Viet Cong?Select all that apply.

A
They were better equipped than US forces.
B
They often disguised themselves as civilians.
C
They were unwilling to take heavy casualties.
D
They were willing to fight a long war.
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Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.The Tet Offensive was

A
named after the South Vietnamese capital of Tet
B
a large ambush of US troops in the jungle
C
a massive attack on cities and military bases in South Vietnam
D
a major bombing raid launched by the United States against North Vietnam
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Look at the graph. It shows the percentage of Americans who supported the Vietnam War in two public opinion polls.Which answer best describes the public reaction to the Tet Offensive?

A
Public support for the war increased.
B
Public opposition to the war increased.
C
Little change in public opinion occurred after the Tet Offensive.
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What does President Obama say about those who served in Vietnam?

A
Most, including all women, were volunteers.
B
Most were drafted into service, but still did their duty.
C
There was not much diversity among those who served.
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What does President Obama say about US troops and the fighting conditions they faced?

A
Americans were brave to keep fighting when they lost so many battles.
B
They showed determination against a foe who refused to fight major battles.
C
They showed bravery fighting in difficult conditions against a tough opponent.
D
Doing all their fighting in hot, wet jungles was difficult.
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What was President Johnson’s early attitude toward the fighting in Vietnam?Select all that apply

A
He wanted to go to war with North Vietnam to end the conflict right away.
B
He was worried about losing South Vietnam to communism.
C
He wanted to concentrate on his domestic social programs rather than increase US involvement in Vietnam.
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Choose the right phrase to complete the sentence.On the battlefield, the Tet Offensive was a

A
major victory for the Viet Cong
B
major defeat for the Viet Cong
C
draw between the Viet Cong and the United States
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution did which of the following?

A
Told the president to declare war on North Vietnam
B
Allowed the president to send more US troops to Vietnam
C
Ended US involvement in Vietnam
D
Allowed the president to replace the government of South Vietnam
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Which of the following statements describe those who fought in Vietnam?Select all that apply.

A
Most military personnel in Vietnam were drafted.
B
The average age of infantry soldiers was 19.
C
Most US soldiers in Vietnam came from the working class.
D
The majority of soldiers in Vietnam were African American.
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Which of the following statements best describes the type of fighting used by the Viet Cong?Select all that apply.

A
They preferred to fight large battles with many troops.
B
They moved quickly to attack and retreat.
C
They used many hidden camps and ambushes.
D
They used helicopters to move through the jungle.
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How did President Kennedy respond to the spread of communism in Vietnam?

A
Withdrew US troops
B
Sent more money and weapons
C
Declared war on North Vietnam
D
Committed thousands of US troops
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What was President Johnson’s early attitude toward the fighting in Vietnam?Select all that apply

A
He wanted to go to war with North Vietnam to end the conflict right away.
B
He was worried about losing South Vietnam to communism.
C
He wanted to concentrate on his domestic social programs rather than increase US involvement in Vietnam.
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The Gulf of Tonkin incident can best be described as an event during which:

A
North Vietnamese ships attacked US Navy ships.
B
US Navy ships attacked North Vietnam.
C
The United States bombed North Vietnam.
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution did which of the following?

A
Told the president to declare war on North Vietnam
B
Allowed the president to send more US troops to Vietnam
C
Ended US involvement in Vietnam
D
Allowed the president to replace the government of South Vietnam
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Between 1965 and 1967, US troop strength

A
more than doubled
B
more than tripled
C
more than quadrupled
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Which of the following statements describe those who fought in Vietnam?Select all that apply.

A
Most military personnel in Vietnam were drafted.
B
The average age of infantry soldiers was 19.
C
Most US soldiers in Vietnam came from the working class.
D
The majority of soldiers in Vietnam were African American.
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Which of the following statements best describes the type of fighting used by the Viet Cong?Select all that apply.

A
They preferred to fight large battles with many troops.
B
They moved quickly to attack and retreat.
C
They used many hidden camps and ambushes.
D
They used helicopters to move through the jungle.
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Choose the right phrase to complete the sentence.On the battlefield, the Tet Offensive was a

A
major victory for the Viet Cong
B
major defeat for the Viet Cong
C
draw between the Viet Cong and the United States

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