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Vietnam War

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Vietnam War a conflict during the Cold War in which the U.S. sent troops to stop the spread of communism in Vietnam; war ended in a stalemate and eventually a loss for the U.S.
Ho Chi Minh communist leader of North Vietnam
Vietminh Ho Chi Minh's army at the start of the Vietnam civil war
domino theory the idea that if one country fell to communism, then more would follow; one at a time, like dominoes
Geneva Accords a meeting to decide what to do with Vietnam after France loses control
17th Parallel the line that splits North Vietnam and South Vietnam (communist vs. democracy); a result of the Geneva Accords
Ngo Ding Diem democratic leader of South Vietnam; backed by the U.S.
Vietcong communist rebels in South Vietnam; looked like civilians
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution order from Congress that allowed Johnson to send more troops into Vietnam
napalm explosive that burned to destroy jungle growth
Agent Orange chemical used to clear out tall grasses and jungle
Ho Chi Minh Trail trail between North Vietnam and South Vietnam that Ho Chi Minh used to send troops and supplies to the Vietcong; kept communist forces strong
Tet Offensive launched by the Vietcong on Tet; took allied forces by surprise; showed the strength of the communist forces
Hawks vs. Doves hawks = want war; doves = want peace
Richard Nixon presidency started during the Vietnam War; promised to end the war; involved in the Watergate Scandal
Kent State University massacre at Kent State University during an anti-war protest; four college students were killed and others injured
Created by: Mrs.Rizzo
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