US History Flashcard 21

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This map depicts what Cold War crisis?

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Cuban Missile Crisis

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Using this map, how did President Kennedy respond to the discovery of Soviet nuclear launch sites in Cuba?

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Ordered U.S. naval blockade to prevent Soviet ships from reaching Cuba

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What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

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US attempt to overthrow Cuba's new Communist government

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What role did television play in the Vietnam War?

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Allowed Americans to see that the war was unwinnable.

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Using this source, what was passed by Congress in 1964?

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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

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As the Vietnam War continued and more soldiers were needed what did the United States begin doing in 1969?

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Institute a draft by lottery system

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What historical event caused the division of the country shown in this map?

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Geneva Accords of 1954

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This speech was given by John F. Kennedy on October 14th, 1960 in front of students at the University of Michigan. What does John F. Kennedy create once he becomes president that he is describing in this speech?

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Peace Corps

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Which numbered country is Vietnam?

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1

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What was the outcome of the Chinese Revolution?

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Mao Zedong of the Communist party defeated the Nationalists