Vietnam War

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

• There was strong disagreement in the US about American involvement in the Vietnam War.

• The cartoon depicts a peaceful resolution to the Vietnam War.

• The cartoon shows widespread support for the Vietnam War among Americans.

• The cartoon illustrates the economic benefits of the Vietnam War.

Most anti-war demonstrations took place where?

• large cities

• small towns

• shopping centers

• universities

What was Henry Kissinger's job?

• National Security Advisor to Nixon

• Secretary of State under Reagan

• Chief of Staff to Johnson

• Ambassador to the United Nations

What did young people burn to protest the Vietnam War?

• draft card

• American flag

• military uniform

• peace treaty

Which amendment allowed for voting at age 18?

• 18th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

How was Vietnam covered differently by the media than previous wars?

• television

• radio

• internet

• newsreels

Vietnamization was the plan to...

• Slowly withdraw from Vietnam

• Increase military presence in Vietnam

• Establish a permanent base in Vietnam

• Negotiate a peace treaty with North Vietnam

Which action of Congress was a response to the long-term military involvement of the United States in Vietnam?

• Congress passed the War Powers Act to limit presidential power.

• Congress declared war on Vietnam.

• Congress increased military funding for Vietnam.

• Congress established a peace treaty with Vietnam.

Vietnamization was a policy advanced by Richard Nixon. What was its purpose?

• to decrease American forces in Vietnam

• to increase military presence in Vietnam

• to promote peace talks with North Vietnam

• to support the South Vietnamese government financially

The government says one thing, and media another, this was known as what?

• Credibility Gap

• Information Asymmetry

• Media Bias

• Public Mistrust