Expansion of the Vietnam War

Question 1

In the 1960s, American men had to register for the draft if they were between the ages of

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18 and 25.

Question 2

During the war in Vietnam, the main opponents of the United States were

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the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army.

Question 3

During the Vietnam War, most Americans became aware of the Tet Offensive as a result of

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television reports.

Question 4

How did President Kennedy react when the Viet Cong seemed to be winning the war in South Vietnam?

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He sent more money, military equipment, and advisers.

Question 5

During the Vietnam War, US forces used Agent Orange to

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kill off acres of jungle cover.

Question 6

How did the Tet Offensive affect the people of the United States during the Vietnam War?

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It turned public opinion against Johnson’s handling of the war.

Question 7

Who was the first president to send US combat troops to fight in the Vietnam War?

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Lyndon Johnson

Question 8

After the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, President Johnson

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chose not to run for reelection in 1968.

Question 9

How did the US military move troops quickly across the jungle during the Vietnam War?

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in helicopters

Question 10

Between 1965 and 1968, the Vietnam War was fought primarily

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in the jungle.

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