5/7 Bell ringer

Why was Nixon unhappy with how the Vietnam War had previously been handled?

• He believed it was too successful.

• He thought it was not aggressive enough.

• He felt it was causing deep division at home.

• He was pleased with the war's progress.

What does the term "Vietnamization" refer to in the context of the Vietnam War?

• The process of transferring all military operations to North Vietnam

• The policy aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War by transferring all military responsibilities to South Vietnam

• The strategy of increasing economic sanctions on Vietnam

• The diplomatic efforts to unify North and South Vietnam under a single government

What action did Nixon take in March of 1969 to impact the Vietnam War?

• He signed a peace treaty with North Vietnam

• He withdrew all U.S. troops from Vietnam

• He extended the war into Cambodia

• He increased economic sanctions on Vietnam

What was the primary function of the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War?

• It was a supply route for the South Vietnamese army.

• It was used by the US to invade North Vietnam.

• It helped keep South Vietnamese Communists supplied and connected to the North.

• It was a tourist attraction during the war.

How did the U.S. government respond to the protests at Kent State University?

• By negotiating with student leaders

• By ignoring the protests

• By deploying the National Guard and using tear gas

• By supporting the students' demands

What was a significant requirement of the War Powers Act of 1973?

• The president must gain approval from Congress for all military actions

• The president must consult with Congress before committing U.S. forces overseas

• The president can deploy troops without consulting Congress

• The president has unlimited power in deploying troops

What event in 1968 marked a significant escalation in the Vietnam War?

• Nixon's election

• Tet Offensive

• My Lai massacre

• Johnson's re-election announcement

What major political event occurred in the United States in 1974?

• Nixon goes on television

• Nixon leaves office due to Watergate scandal

• Mass protests in the US

• Expansion of the war into Cambodia

What significant event marked the end of the Vietnam War in 1975?

• Nixon's resignation

• Cease-fire agreement

• Saigon falls to North Vietnam

• U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam

Which of the following was a noted legacy of the Vietnam War concerning military practices?

• Permanent increase in troop deployments

• End of the draft

• Introduction of robotic warfare

• None of the above