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Define Ho Chi Minh Trail
It was built to deliver supplies from North to South Vietnam
Define Tet Offensive
A surprise attack the North organized against the South
Define Gulf ofTonkin
An event used to gain support for the war in Vietnam
Define Protest
Making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
Define Ho Chi Minh
Leader of North Vietnam
Define Draft
Being forced into serving in the military
Define 26 th Amendment
This changed the voting age from 21 to 18
Define Socialism
a form of government where the government owns and runs the economy
Define Democracy
A country where citizens have power through voting to elect officials
Define Communism
a form of government where the government owns everything and provides everything for its citizens.
What kind of government did South Vietnam have?
Democracy
What kind of government did North Vietnam have?
Communist
Who were the Vietcong?
Guerilla forces funded by North Vietnam, fighting in South Vietnam
How was the United States involved in the conflict in South Vietnam?
The U.S. sent special forces, military commanders, and aid to the South Vietnamese
What was the Gulf of Tonkin?
The Gulf of Tonkin was an event used to gain support for the war. The Navy said Vietnam fired on its ships but most believe it is not true.
What was the Tet Offensive?
A surprise attack by the North to end the war quickly.
What was the biggest reason protests against Vietnam occurred?
Thousands of people were dying and there was no progress being made in the war
What influenced the passing of the 26 th Amendment?
18 year old could be drafted and die for their country but could not vote.
What was Muhammad Ali’s role in Vietnam?
He was drafted but refused to go.
What was the result of the Vietnam War?
The United States left and communism took over Vietnam
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Statue of Liberty
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World Trade Center
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Grand Canyon
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Mount Rushmore
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Lincoln Memorial
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Who won the Cold War?
No one!