Vietnam war

Why did the U.S. get involved in Vietnam?

To stop communism from spreading (Domino Theory)

What happened at the Gulf of Tonkin?

Congress gave the president power to send troops

What is Americanization in the Vietnam War?

U.S. taking over more of the fighting

What was Agent Orange?

A chemical used to kill plants — caused health issues

What was Napalm?

A burning bomb used to destroy areas

What was the My Lai Massacre?

U.S. troops killed civilians — caused outrage

Why did people protest the Vietnam War?

Many felt it was wrong, too violent, or unnecessary

What is the Credibility Gap?

When people stopped trusting what the government said

What was the Tet Offensive?

Surprise attack by North Vietnam → made Americans doubt winning

What was Vietnamization?

Nixon’s plan to pull out U.S. troops and let South Vietnam fight

What did Nixon mean by “Peace with Honor”?

Ending the war without looking like the U.S. lost

What happened in 1975?

North Vietnam took over → Vietnam became fully communist