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What event marked the end of French colonial rule in Vietnam in 1954?

The battle of Dien Bien Phu.

What did the Geneva Accords establish in 1954 for Vietnam?

The division of Vietnam into North and South at the 17th parallel.

Who was the leader of North Vietnam from 1945 to 1969?

Ho Chi Minh.

Who was the South Vietnamese leader supported by the United States from 1955 to 1963?

Ngo Dinh Diem.

Which U.S. President supported Ngo Dinh Diem's regime in Vietnam?

Dwight D. Eisenhower.

What significant event in 1963 led to the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem?

The coup supported by the U.S.

What event in 1964 escalated U.S. military involvement in Vietnam under LBJ?

The Gulf of Tonkin incident.

What was the military strategy known as that involved seeking out and destroying enemy forces?

Search and Destroy.

What was the American strategy to win the 'Hearts and Minds' of the Vietnamese people?

Winning the support of the local population through civic action.

What are the two main communist forces in Vietnam during the war?

The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army (NVA).

What destructive warfare tactics did the U.S. use in Vietnam, including Carpet Bombing and Napalm?

Extensive aerial bombardment to destroy enemy infrastructure.

What term describes the socio-economic background of many soldiers drafted into the Vietnam War?

Working class war.

What was a significant demographic's experience and contribution to the Vietnam War?

African Americans faced significant rates of conscription and combat roles.

What movement arose in response to the Vietnam War during the LBJ Era?

The Anti-War Movement.

What term describes the public's distrust of the government's announcements about the Vietnam War?

Credibility Gap.

What major events did the Tet Offensive and the My Lai Massacre represent?

Turning points in public opinion against the Vietnam War.

What cultural movement emerged during the Vietnam War, emphasizing peace and love?

The Hippie Movement.

What chaotic event characterized the presidential election of 1968?

Turbulent protests and divisions within the Democratic Party.

What term refers to Nixon's appeal to the conservative base during his presidency?

The Silent Majority.

What was Nixon's strategy to end the Vietnam War called?

Peace with Honor.

What was the purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail?

To supply North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam.

What significant event occurred at the My Lai village during the Vietnam War?

Massacre of hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians.

What was the Kent State incident in relation to the Vietnam War?

The killing of four students by National Guardsmen during a protest.

What secret government documents revealed misleading information about the Vietnam War?

The Pentagon Papers.

What did Nixon announce in 1972 concerning the end of the Vietnam War?

Peace is at hand.

What legislation was passed in 1973 to limit presidential powers in wartime?

The War Powers Act.

What significant event marked the end of the Vietnam War in 1975?

The Fall of Saigon.

What is one of the lasting legacies of the Vietnam War?

The impact on U.S. military and foreign policy.