Impact of Vietnam War Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How many US soldiers were killed?
A
58,000
2
Q
How much did US spend on the war?
A
One trillion dollars
3
Q
What were the impacts of the war on US?
A
- Social issues in the US could not be addressed due to economy
- Proved a superpower could be defeated
- End of Truman Doctrine, US sought peace with communist countries
- US less involved in foreign affairs
- War Powers Act (1973) meant US president could not declare war without Congress approval
4
Q
How many Vietnamese were killed?
A
2 million
5
Q
How many Vietnamese were exposed to Agent Orange?
A
4 million
6
Q
How many Vietnamese refugees were there in 1975?
A
11 million
7
Q
What were the impacts of the war for Vietnam?
A
- US economic aid stopped, causing mass inflation and unemployment
- 1 in 5 forests were destroyed by US bombing
- Birth defects from chemicals
- Vietnam’s economy still hasn’t recovered
