Zinn Chapter 18 – Flashcards
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Why did America get involved with Vietnam?
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To prevent the unification of Vietnam
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When did America get involved with Vietnam?
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1964-1972
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What is the NLF?
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National Liberation Front, US-imposed Saigon government, enacting significant social changes, like land reform and promising greater self control for the peasants.
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Who is Ngo Dinh Diem?
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Head of the government in Saigon, appointed by America when they stepped in South Vietnam.
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Who's side was US on during FrenchVSVietminh war? How did they support them?
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French, America funded 80% of the French War efforts.
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Why did US help the French in their war?
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To try to stop the spread of Communism.
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The Nation Security Council recalls the "Domino Theory" as...
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Like a row of dominoes, if one country fell to Communism, the next one would do the same,etc.
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What 2 major events lead even more Americans to the Anti-War Movement?
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The Gulf of Tonkin- lies from the highest officials to the public about an attack by North Vietnamese torpedo boats on American destroyers. Carpet Bombing in Cambodia- America didn't want Cambodia to be a threat, because Cambodia was trying to help.
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How many tons of bombs did America drop on Vietnam?
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7 Million Tons
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What was the result of the AmericanVSVietnam war?
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US forces withdrew because they couldn't impose anything on the Vietnamese, and partially because of the Anti-War Movement in US.
