Vietnam War and Essay Writing Techniques

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the Vietnam War and essay writing techniques derived from the lecture notes.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Diversity

The state of being diverse; variety.

Vietnam War

A conflict that occurred from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, involving the United States.

Gauteng

A province in South Africa that includes the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Provincial Government

The government responsible for managing a province, including administrative, legislative, and executive functions.

Republic of South Africa

A country located at the southern tip of Africa.

GGT2030

An initiative for growth and development in Gauteng, aiming for sustainable progress by the year 2030.

Domino Theory

The idea that the spread of communism in one country could lead to the spread in neighboring countries.

Ho Chi Minh Trail

A supply route used by North Vietnam to transport goods and troops through Laos and Cambodia into South Vietnam.

Safe Village System

A strategy implemented by the South Vietnamese government to protect rural peasants from the Viet Cong.

Tonkin Gulf Resolution

A resolution that gave President Johnson the authority to escalate military action in Vietnam.

Operation Rolling Thunder

A sustained aerial bombardment campaign conducted by the U.S. against North Vietnam.

Tet Offensive

A major surprise attack by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces during the Tet holiday in 1968.

Guerrilla Warfare

A form of irregular warfare where small groups use ambush tactics and hit-and-run strategies against a larger conventional force.

My Lai Massacre

A massacre of Vietnamese civilians by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War in 1968.

American Withdrawal

The gradual process of removing American troops from Vietnam starting in 1969.

Conclusion

The final part of an essay that summarizes the main points made and restates the main argument.