Vietnam

Question 1

Who occupied Vietnam in the late 1800s?

Answer 1

The French occupied Vietnam in the late 1800s.

Question 2

Who did the US support during the Vietnam War between the French and Viet Minh?

Answer 2

The US supported the French in the war, believing they were fighting against communism.

Question 3

How much did the US contribute to the French war effort by the end of Truman’s presidency?

Answer 3

The US was paying nearly 80% of the French bill for Indochina.

Question 4

How much money did Truman give to the French in Vietnam?

Answer 4

Truman gave $2 billion to the French.

Question 5

How much did Truman give to the Vietnamese people to win them over economically?

Answer 5

Truman gave $50 million to the Vietnamese people.

Question 6

How much military aid did Eisenhower give to the French in 1954?

Answer 6

Eisenhower gave the French $385 million in equipment, bombers, and 200 technicians.

Question 7

What year were the Geneva Accords signed?

Answer 7

The Geneva Accords were signed in 1954.

Question 8

What did the Geneva Accords state regarding Vietnam?

Answer 8

The Geneva Accords stated that France would leave Vietnam, dividing it into North and South, with elections to be held in 1956.

Question 9

Why did the US reject the Geneva Accords?

Answer 9

The US and Ngo Dinh Diem rejected the Geneva Accords because they feared communist control in the North.

Question 10

How much aid did Eisenhower provide to Diem’s regime?

Answer 10

Eisenhower gave Diem 1,000 advisors and $7 billion.

Question 11

Who was Diem and why was he unpopular?

Answer 11

Diem was an upper-class Catholic, anti-Buddhist, and repressive leader who was unpopular with the South Vietnamese public.

Question 12

Which event in 1963 demonstrated tensions between US and ARVN troops?

Answer 12

The Battle of Ap Bac in 1963 demonstrated tensions between US and ARVN troops.

2000 ARVN and 113 american toops refused to attack 350 viet cong

Question 13

How many US helicopters were lost in the Battle of Ap Bac?

Answer 13

5 US helicopters and 3 pilots were lost in the Battle of Ap Bac.

Question 14

What significant event occurred in 1963 regarding Buddhist protests?

Answer 14

Diem banned the flag for Buddha’s birthday, leading to protests and the self-immolation of a Buddhist monk.

Question 15

What did the US do after the Buddhist protests?

Answer 15

The US supported the ARVN assassination of Diem.

Question 16

How many American soldiers were deployed to Vietnam by 1965?

Answer 16

By 1965, 200,000 American soldiers were deployed to Vietnam.

Question 17

How many American soldiers were in Vietnam by 1968?

Answer 17

By 1968, 500,000 American soldiers were in Vietnam.

Question 18

What percentage of Americans supported bombing during Rolling Thunder (1965-68)?

Answer 18

67% of Americans approved of bombing during Rolling Thunder.

Question 19

How many US soldiers died in the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965?

Answer 19

305 US soldiers were killed in the Battle of Ia Drang.

Question 20

What was the Tet Offensive?

Answer 20

The Tet Offensive was a large-scale attack by North Vietnamese forces in 1968, leading to major casualties for US and ARVN forces.

Question 21

How many American and ARVN troops were lost in the Tet Offensive?

Answer 21

4,000 Americans, 5,000 ARVN, and 14,000 civilians died during the Tet Offensive.

Question 22

What was the effect of the Tet Offensive on US public opinion?

Answer 22

The Tet Offensive caused a psychological defeat, and US public opinion turned against the war.

Question 23

What was Johnson’s approval rating by 1968?

Answer 23

Johnson’s approval rating fell from 48% to 36% by 1968.

Question 24

How much did US debt rise from 1965 to 1968?

Answer 24

US debt rose from $1.6 billion in 1965 to $25.3 billion in 1968.

Question 25

What policy did Nixon adopt regarding Vietnam?

Answer 25

Nixon adopted a policy of 'Peace with Honor,' aiming for a viable South Vietnamese state and gradual withdrawal of US troops.

Question 26

How many American and ARVN troops did Nixon send into Cambodia in 1970?

Answer 26

Nixon sent 30,000 American and ARVN troops into Cambodia in 1970.

Question 27

What was Nixon's approval rating by 1971?

Answer 27

By 1971, Nixon's approval rating had dropped to 31%.

Question 28

What was the Paris Peace Accords and when were they signed?

Answer 28

The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, marking the end of direct US involvement in the war.

Question 29

How many Americans died during Nixon's 'retreat' (1969-1973)?

Answer 29

20,000 Americans died during Nixon’s 4-year 'retreat' from Vietnam.

Question 30

What year did the South Vietnamese government fall to communism?

Answer 30

The South Vietnamese government fell to communism in 1975.

Question 31

How much did the Vietnam War cost the US?

Answer 31

The Vietnam War cost the US $120 billion. ## Footnote while only $15 billion was spent domestically

Question 32

How much did the US spend domestically compared to Vietnam?

Answer 32

The US spent $15 billion domestically compared to $120 billion on the Vietnam War.

Question 33

How many people protested the war in Washington in 1965?

Answer 33

In 1965, 25,000 people protested the war in Washington.

Question 34

How many student protesters were there at UC Berkeley in 1965?

Answer 34

In 1965, there were 20,000 student protesters at UC Berkeley.

Question 35

How many protesters were there in Washington DC in 1967?

Answer 35

In 1967, 70,000 protesters gathered in Washington DC.

Question 36

How many people protested in Washington DC in 1971?

Answer 36

In 1971, 300,000 people protested in Washington DC.

Question 37

What happened during the Kent State shootings in 1970?

Answer 37

During the Kent State shootings in 1970, 4 students were killed during a protest.

Question 38

How much did the US budget deficit increase because of the Vietnam War?

Answer 38

The US budget deficit increased by $120 billion due to the Vietnam War.

Question 39

How many instances of 'fragging' occurred between 1969 and 1971?

Answer 39

Between 1969 and 1971, there were 730 instances of fragging, resulting in 83 American deaths.

Question 40

What percentage of US troops received an STD during the Vietnam War?

Answer 40

25% of US troops received an STD during the Vietnam War.

Question 41

What percentage of US troops smoked weed during the Vietnam War?

Answer 41

58% of US troops smoked weed during the Vietnam War.

Question 42

What percentage of US troops injected heroin during the Vietnam War?

Answer 42

22% of US troops injected heroin during the Vietnam War.

Question 43

How much did inflation rise due to the Vietnam War?

Answer 43

Inflation increased due to the Vietnam War, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among taxpayers.

Question 44

Why did Nixon expand the war into Cambodia and Laos?

Answer 44

Nixon expanded the war into Cambodia and Laos to secure better peace terms with Hanoi through intimidation.

Question 45

How many American and ARVN troops were sent into Laos?

Answer 45

Nixon sent 5,000 ARVN troops to bomb the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos, resulting in heavy casualties.

Question 46

How many civilians troops died during the 'Christmas Bombing' in 1972?

Answer 46

1,000 civilians died during Nixon's 'Christmas Bombing' in 1972.

Question 47

Who were the key countries involved in the Sino-Soviet split?

Answer 47

The Sino-Soviet split involved China and the USSR.

Question 48

What was the impact of the Sino-Soviet split on US foreign policy?

Answer 48

The Sino-Soviet split made communism less threatening, allowing for a more manageable withdrawal from Vietnam.

Question 49

How many people were killed during the Tet Offensive?

Answer 49

During the Tet Offensive, 4,000 Americans, 5,000 ARVN, and 14,000 civilians were killed.