Key Concepts in U.S. History: Fair Housing Act, LBJ, and Vietnam War

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and concepts related to U.S. history, particularly focusing on the Fair Housing Act, LBJ's presidency, and the Vietnam War.

Fair Housing Rights Act of 1968

Legislation that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race and gender.

LBJ's Legislative Success

Lyndon B. Johnson's notable achievement of passing 84 out of 87 proposed bills within a year of his presidency.

Vietnam War

A conflict that significantly impacted American society and politics, particularly among baby boomers.

Guerilla Warfare

Military strategy employed by the Viet Cong, characterized by hit-and-run tactics and ambushes.

Pentagon Papers

A top-secret Department of Defense study that revealed the U.S. government's misleading information about the Vietnam War.

Ho Chi Minh

Leader of North Vietnam and prominent figure in the fight for Vietnamese independence.

Geneva Accords of 1954

The agreement that temporarily divided Vietnam into North and South until elections could be held.

Viet Cong

A South Vietnamese communist insurgent group that opposed the U.S.-backed government.

Tet Offensive

A major offensive launched by North Vietnam in January 1968, marking a turning point in U.S. public opinion on the Vietnam War.

Lyndon B. Johnson's War Policy

LBJ's strategy of increasing troop levels and military action in Vietnam to combat the North Vietnamese forces.

Buddhist Monks Protests

Demonstrations against the South Vietnamese government resulting in self-immolation by monks to protest religious repression.

U.S. Embassy Attack (1968)

An event during the Tet Offensive that shocked the American public and demonstrated the vulnerability of U.S. forces.

Walter Cronkite's Influence

CBS news anchor whose skepticism about the Vietnam War marked a significant shift in public opinion.