The most important voice demanding independence for Vietnam.

An idea that if Vietnam fell to communism, its closest neighbors would follow.

Vietnam, and laid siege to it for 55 days.

Southeast Asia Treaty Organization

To contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

launched an insurgency in which they assassinated gov't officials and destroyed roads and bridges.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

To take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the U.S. and to prevent further aggression.

An American commander in South Vietnam.

A jellied gasoline which was dropped in large canisters that exploded on impact, covering large areas of flames.

Were conservatives and supported Johnson's war policy.

Young men that were drafted to the military service.

Students for a Democratic Society

Campaigned against race and poverty.

An American public's growing distrust of statements made by the gov't.

A coordinated assault on 36 provincial capitals and 5 major cities, as well as the U.S. embassy in Saigon.

An antiwar candidate for the Demcratic Party nomination.

Wanted a war to divide America and drained resources away from the fights against poverty and discrimination.

U.S. forces would withdraw as ARVN troops assumed more combat duties.

Kent State University

There were protests deaths in Ohio.

A classified gov't history of America's involvement in Vietnam.

It was agreed to a cease-fire and a U.S. troop withdraw from South Vietnam.

The act restricted the President's war-making powers by requiring him to consult with Congress within 48 hours of committing American forces to a foreign conflict.

A leading advisor on national security and international affairs.

A German meaning that means "real politics."

The Chinese leaders had problems.

Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

It was known as SALT I. The treaty froze the deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles and placed limits on antiballistic missiles, but it didn't alter thestockpiling of the more dangerous multiple independent reentry vehicles.

Replaced previous diplomatic efforts based on suspicion and distrust.

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Chapter 20 pg. 642

The Vietnam Era 1954-1975

Question	Answer
Ho Chi Minh	The most important voice demanding independence for Vietnam.
Domino Theory	An idea that if Vietnam fell to communism, its closest neighbors would follow.
Dien Bien Phu	Vietnam, and laid siege to it for 55 days.
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization	To contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
Vietcong	launched an insurgency in which they assassinated gov't officials and destroyed roads and bridges.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution	To take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the U.S. and to prevent further aggression.
William Westmoreland	An American commander in South Vietnam.
Napalm	A jellied gasoline which was dropped in large canisters that exploded on impact, covering large areas of flames.
Hawk	Were conservatives and supported Johnson's war policy.
Dove	Broke Johnson's war policy.
Draftee	Young men that were drafted to the military service.
Students for a Democratic Society	Campaigned against race and poverty.
"Credibility Gap"	An American public's growing distrust of statements made by the gov't.
Tet Offensive	A coordinated assault on 36 provincial capitals and 5 major cities, as well as the U.S. embassy in Saigon.
Eugene McCarthy	An antiwar candidate for the Demcratic Party nomination.
Robert Kennedy	Wanted a war to divide America and drained resources away from the fights against poverty and discrimination.
Vietnamization	U.S. forces would withdraw as ARVN troops assumed more combat duties.
Kent State University	There were protests deaths in Ohio.
My Lai	A strong Vietcong village.
Pentagon Papers	A classified gov't history of America's involvement in Vietnam.
Paris Peace Accords	It was agreed to a cease-fire and a U.S. troop withdraw from South Vietnam.
War Powers Act	The act restricted the President's war-making powers by requiring him to consult with Congress within 48 hours of committing American forces to a foreign conflict.
Henry Kissinger	A leading advisor on national security and international affairs.
Realpolitik	A German meaning that means "real politics."
Zhou Enlai	The Chinese leaders had problems.
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty	It was known as SALT I. The treaty froze the deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles and placed limits on antiballistic missiles, but it didn't alter thestockpiling of the more dangerous multiple independent reentry vehicles.
Detente	Replaced previous diplomatic efforts based on suspicion and distrust.

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