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    What is French Indochina?

    Controlled by France, it included Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

    Who was Ho Chi Minh?

    Led North Vietnam as a communist leader.

    What happened at Dien Bien Phu?

    The French were defeated by Vietnamese forces.

    What defines the Vietcong?

    Guerrilla fighters supporting communism in South Vietnam.

    Who was Ngo Dinh Diem?

    Led South Vietnam with an anti-communist stance.

    What was the Strategic Hamlet program?

    Isolated villagers to reduce communist influence.

    What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution do?

    Expanded presidential powers for the Vietnam War.

    What is Agent Orange?

    A chemical used to eliminate jungle cover.

    What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail?

    A supply route for North Vietnam through Laos and Cambodia.

    Who was General William Westmoreland?

    Commanded U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.

    What is the Credibility Gap?

    Discrepancy between government claims and reality.

    What were teach-ins?

    College discussions aimed at protesting the Vietnam War.

    What is Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)?

    A major organization for student protests.

    Who are Doves?

    Individuals opposed to the Vietnam War.

    Who are Hawks?

    Supporters of the Vietnam War.

    What was the Tet Offensive?

    A surprise attack by North Vietnam in 1968.

    Who was Robert Kennedy?

    A presidential candidate assassinated in 1968.

    Who was Lt. William Calley?

    Linked to the My Lai Massacre during the war.

    What is Vietnamization?

    Nixon's strategy to withdraw U.S. troops gradually.

    What were the Pentagon Papers?

    Documents revealing government deception about the war.

    Who was Henry Kissinger?

    Nixon's adviser who negotiated peace agreements.

    What were the Christmas Bombings?

    Intense bombing of North Vietnam in 1972.

    What is the War Powers Act?

    Limited presidential troop deployment without Congress.

    What defines counterculture?

    A youth movement rejecting traditional values.

    What is a commune?

    A group sharing property and resources.

    What is Haight-Ashbury known for?

    A center of hippie culture in San Francisco.

    What is Pop Art?

    Art style influenced by popular culture.

    What was Woodstock?

    A music festival symbolizing the counterculture.

    What is feminism?

    A movement advocating for women's equality.

    What is The Feminine Mystique?

    A book promoting women's rights by Betty Friedan.

    What does the Equal Pay Act require?

    Equal pay for men and women in the same job.

    Who is Gloria Steinem?

    A prominent feminist leader and activist.

    What does Title IX prohibit?

    Gender discrimination in education and sports.

    What was Roe v. Wade?

    Legalized abortion across the United States.

    Who was Phyllis Schlafly?

    Opposed the Equal Rights Amendment.

    Who were Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta?

    Labor leaders advocating for farm workers' rights.

    Who was Richard Nixon?

    Resigned as president due to the Watergate scandal.

    What is détente?

    A period of eased tensions with the Soviet Union.

    What was SALT I?

    A treaty limiting nuclear arms between U.S. and USSR.

    Who was Alexander Butterfield?

    Revealed Nixon's secret recordings.

    What is executive privilege?

    The right to keep certain communications private.

    What does it mean to impeach?

    To formally charge a government official with misconduct.

    Who was Gerald Ford?

    Became president after Nixon's resignation.

    Who was Jimmy Carter?

    President during the energy crisis and hostage crisis.

    Who was the Shah of Iran?

    Pro-American ruler overthrown in 1979.

    Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?

    Led Iran after the revolution.

    Who was Rachel Carson?

    Wrote about environmental issues and pollution.

    What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

    Agency focused on environmental protection.

    What prompted U.S. aid to France during WWII?

    To combat communism and defeat Japan.

    What was the outcome of the Geneva Accords?

    Vietnam was divided into North and South.

    What was the Domino Theory?

    If one country fell to communism, others would follow.

    Why did Buddhist monks self-immolate?

    To protest the treatment of Buddhists by Diem.

    How did Vietcong gain power?

    By winning peasant support and using guerrilla tactics.

    What strategies did the U.S. use against the Vietcong?

    Conducted search-and-destroy missions and bombings.

    Which countries supported North Vietnam?

    China and the Soviet Union provided military aid.

    Why was Johnson hesitant to attack supply lines?

    Feared escalation into a larger conflict.

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

    Increased doubt about winning the war.

    What were key events of 1968?

    Included the Tet Offensive and assassinations.

    Who benefited politically from Democratic Party chaos?

    Richard Nixon gained from the situation.

    What country did U.S. troops invade to target Vietcong?

    Cambodia was invaded for military operations.

    What was the purpose of Kissinger's policy of linkage?

    To improve relations with communist nations.

    When did the Vietnam War officially end?

    April 30, 1975 marked the end.

    What happened to Vietnam after U.S. withdrawal?

    It became fully communist under the North.

    What were the results of the Vietnam War?

    Millions died, Vietnam became communist, trust eroded.

    How were returning soldiers treated?

    Many faced neglect or poor treatment.

    Who comprised the counterculture movement?

    Mainly young people and college students.

    What happened to counterculture youth later?

    Many assimilated into mainstream society.

    What was the goal of Chavez and Huerta's efforts?

    To improve conditions for farm workers.

    What was Nixon's trip to China aimed at?

    To enhance relations and reduce Cold War tensions.

    What was Watergate?

    A scandal involving a break-in and cover-up.

    What led to Nixon's resignation?

    The Watergate tapes and subsequent cover-up.

    What caused the 1970s economic decline?

    Oil shortages, inflation, and unemployment.

    Why did Carter impose an embargo on the USSR?

    In response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

    What was the Iran Hostage Crisis?

    Americans held hostage for 444 days in Tehran.