Cold War and the Vietnam War

Which war is often referred to as the Forgotten War?

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

Which country became communist in 1949 and was considered a major world power?

• North Korea

• South Korea

• China

• Vietnam

Who invaded South Korea in 1950, leading to the Korean War?

• Kim Il Sung

• Syngman Rhee

• Douglas MacArthur

• Truman

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

• To support North Korea

• To challenge the Free World

• To protect China

• To reunify Korea as a non-communist state

Which country counter-attacked the UN forces in Korea in November 1950?

• Vietnam

• South Korea

• China

• North Korea

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel

• North Korea conquered South Korea

• South Korea conquered North Korea

• China gained control of Korea

What was the major escalation of American troops in Vietnam called?

• Paris Peace Agreement

• Tet Offensive

• Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• Operation Rolling Thunder

What was the purpose of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

• To authorize the president to take necessary measures to repel armed attack in Vietnam

• To withdraw American troops from Vietnam

• To escalate the war by sending troops into Cambodia

• To negotiate a peace treaty with North Vietnam

What was the major incident that cast doubts on the claims of imminent U.S. victory in Vietnam?

• My Lai massacre

• Tet Offensive

• Operation Rolling Thunder

• Gulf of Tonkin Incident

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

• South Vietnam conquered North Vietnam

• North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam

• Vietnam remained divided

• United States achieved victory