final notes 2

Who won the 1960 presidential election?

John F. Kennedy

What major event occurred after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

When was NASA formed?

July 29th, 1958; after the soviets launched Sputnik

Where was the Saturn V rocket developed?

Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama

Who controlled Vietnam historically?

China, France, and Japan

Who overthrew the Cuban government in 1959?

Fidel Castro

Who killed Lee Harvey Oswald?

Jack Ruby

Why did the U.S. CIA assist in the overthrow of Mossadegh in Iran?

To prevent Iran from nationalizing oil.

When did the planning for the Bay of Pigs invasion occur?

April 1961 during the Eisenhower Presidency.

Who was the Communist leader of Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh

What chemical was used to eliminate jungle foliage in Vietnam?

Agent Orange

What was the mass exodus of East Germans to West Germany called?

Brain Drain

How many people died trying to cross the Berlin Wall?

Around 200 people died, with over 5,000 attempting to cross.

Was the Vietnam War a success or failure for the U.S.?

It was a loss, with the U.S. withdrawing.

How were Vietnam War veterans treated upon their return?

Veterans were treated poorly and seen as murderers.

What was the U.S. public opinion of the Vietnam War at its outset?

Initially, the public supported the war and its escalation.

What incident prevented Khrushchev from meeting Eisenhower in Paris in 1960?

The Soviet Union shot down an American spy plane.

What was the purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail?

To transport supplies and troops for the North Vietnamese military.

What did the Warren Commission conclude about JFK's assassination?

Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.

What is considered the symbol of the Cold War?

The Berlin Wall.

What were the operations called that U.S. patrol troops conducted to locate hidden enemy camps?

Search and Destroy missions.

What was the goal of President Nixon's Vietnamization plan?

To shift war responsibilities to South Vietnamese troops.

What was the name of the massacre attributed to U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968?

My Lai Massacre.

What did the 26th Amendment achieve?

It lowered the voting age to 18.

Why did the U.S. struggle to fight the North Vietnamese?

Dense jungles and guerrilla tactics made combat difficult.

What made the Tet Offensive a surprise?

It occurred during the Vietnamese New Year.

Where did the Ohio National Guard fire on demonstrators in May 1970?

Kent State University.

What action did Nixon take that expanded the Vietnam War?

He invaded Cambodia to destroy Viet Cong bases.

What type of fighting characterizes guerrilla warfare?

Hit-and-run tactics with no front line.

Which two prominent figures were assassinated in 1968?

Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

What was significant about the 1960 presidential debates?

It was the first televised debate between Nixon and Kennedy.

What is notable about Kennedy's election in 1960?

He was the first Catholic president.

What did the Joint Chiefs of Staff propose during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

An air strike to destroy the missiles.

What did Nixon promise regarding the Vietnam War when he took office?

To end the war.

What was the final humiliating memory of the Vietnam War for the U.S.?

The evacuation of U.S. troops as the North Vietnamese army advanced.

What was the early role of the U.S. in Vietnam after the French left?

To stop the spread of communism.

What factors led to protests against the Vietnam War?

Public distrust of government, drafts affecting minorities/poor whites, and televised war coverage.