APUSH vietnam

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Dien Bien Phu
The decisive battle in 1954 that marked the end of French colonial rule in Indochina.
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Domino Theory
The idea that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will follow.
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
A 1964 resolution granting President Johnson authority to use military force in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.
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Viet Cong
The guerilla force supporting Ho Chi Minh, created to oppose President Diem and fight against U.S. involvement.
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Operation Rolling Thunder
A sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam aimed at disrupting supply lines and weakening the Viet Cong.
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Tet Offensive
A major offensive in 1968 by North Vietnamese forces that turned American public opinion against the Vietnam War.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
The main supply route for North Vietnamese forces, providing essential resources and reinforcements during the war.
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Living Room War
A term describing the Vietnam War due to its unprecedented media coverage that brought the realities of combat into American homes.
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Body Counts
Data reported by President Johnson to track the war's progress by calculating casualties.
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American Public Support
The mixed sentiment among Americans regarding the Vietnam War, which declined significantly following key events such as the Tet Offensive.