APUSH Vietnam War and Great Society Review

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Vietnam War and the Great Society.

Domino Theory

The belief that the spread of communism in one nation would lead to its spread in neighboring countries.

Geneva Conference

A 1954 conference where France gave up Indochina, leading to the division of Vietnam.

Tonkin Gulf Resolution

A resolution passed by Congress in 1964 that gave President Johnson the authority to take military action in Vietnam.

War of Attrition

A military strategy aimed at wearing down the enemy through continuous losses in personnel and material.

Credibility Gap

The gap between the public's perception of U.S. government statements regarding the Vietnam War and the reality of the situation.

Hawks

Those who supported the Vietnam War and viewed it as necessary to combat communist aggression.

Doves

Those who opposed the Vietnam War and viewed it as a civil conflict rather than a foreign aggression.

Tet Offensive

A major attack by North Vietnamese forces in January 1968 that marked a turning point in the Vietnam War, demoralizing the American public.

Vietnamization

Nixon's policy of withdrawing U.S. troops from Vietnam while continuing to support the South Vietnamese government.

War Powers Act

A 1973 law that limited the President's ability to commit U.S. forces to armed conflict without Congressional approval.

Great Society

President Lyndon Johnson's program aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice through social welfare initiatives.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Act that aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Malcolm X

A civil rights leader who advocated for black nationalism and was known for his controversial views on violence.

Women's Movement

A movement aiming for equal rights and opportunities for women, which gained momentum in the 1960s.

American Indian Movement (AIM)

A civil rights organization founded in 1968 to address issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural preservation.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Federal agency created in 1970 to enforce regulations aimed at protecting the environment.

Roe v. Wade

A landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that recognized a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters that led to President Nixon's resignation.

National Malaise

A term used to describe the feelings of dissatisfaction and discontent among Americans during Carter's presidency.