USH STAAR EOC--Vietnam War

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Silent majority

A phrase coined by Richard Nixon referring to a large number of Americans who supported his policies but did not express their views publicly.

<p>A phrase coined by Richard Nixon referring to a large number of Americans who supported his policies but did not express their views publicly.</p>
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Domino Theory

The belief that if one nation comes under Communist control, then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control.

<p>The belief that if one nation comes under Communist control, then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control.</p>
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

1964 Congressional resolution authorizing President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam

<p>1964 Congressional resolution authorizing President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam</p>
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draft

A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military, if called

<p>A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military, if called</p>
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26th Amendment

(1971) Lowered the voting age to 18

<p>(1971) Lowered the voting age to 18</p>
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Tet Offensive

A massive surprise attack by the Vietcong on South Vietnamese towns and cities early in 1968 on the night of the Vietnamese New Year. It was eventually pushed back by US forces, but resulted in widespread disillusionment in the United States

<p>A massive surprise attack by the Vietcong on South Vietnamese towns and cities early in 1968 on the night of the Vietnamese New Year. It was eventually pushed back by US forces, but resulted in widespread disillusionment in the United States</p>
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escalation

policy of increasing military involvement in Vietnam

<p>policy of increasing military involvement in Vietnam</p>
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Vietnamization

President Richard Nixon's strategy for ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, involving a gradual withdrawal of American troops and replacement of them with South Vietnamese forces

<p>President Richard Nixon's strategy for ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, involving a gradual withdrawal of American troops and replacement of them with South Vietnamese forces</p>
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credibility gap

American public's growing distrust of statements made by the government during the Vietnam War

<p>American public's growing distrust of statements made by the government during the Vietnam War</p>
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War Powers Act

President has to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops; has to gain approval of Congress to stay longer than 90 days; designed to limit the power of the President as Commander in Chief

<p>President has to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops; has to gain approval of Congress to stay longer than 90 days; designed to limit the power of the President as Commander in Chief</p>