NGS5-9C-GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE- HUMAN RIGHTS -QUIZ

What was the main reason the U.S. intervened in Vietnam?

• To gain control of Southeast Asia's resources

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To promote tourism in the region

• To support trade agreements

What is the “Domino Theory”?

• The belief that communism would spread from one country to others like falling dominoes

• A strategy used to win wars quickly

• The idea of building economic partnerships in Asia

• A military strategy involving chemical warfare

Approximately how many Vietnamese people died during the Vietnam War?

• 58,000

• 3 million

• 1 million

• 100,000

What was one major environmental impact of the Vietnam War?

• Air pollution from factories

• Flooding caused by bombings

• Damage from the use of chemical agents like Agent Orange

• Deforestation for new cities

What long-term health problems were caused by Agent Orange?

• Lung infections and flu

• Cancer and birth defects

• Heart disease and diabetes

• Skin rashes and allergies

How much did the Vietnam War cost the U.S. in today’s dollars?

• $500 billion

• $2 trillion

• $1 trillion

• $100 million

What social impact did the Vietnam War have in the United States?

• Increased government popularity

• Widespread protests and distrust in leadership

• Improved economic conditions

• Decrease in the national debt

Which neighboring countries were destabilized during the Vietnam War?

• Thailand and Myanmar

• Cambodia and Laos

• China and Japan

• Indonesia and Malaysia

What financial problem did the Vietnam War contribute to in the U.S.?

• Economic growth

• Decrease in inflation

• National debt and inflation

• Rise in global trade

What does the text suggest about the long-term impact of the Vietnam War?

• It brought peace and prosperity to Southeast Asia

• It had lasting negative effects on the U.S. and Southeast Asia

• It strengthened trust in U.S. government institutions

• It completely stopped the spread of communism in the region