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What year did the United States begin its major escalation of military forces in Vietnam?

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1965

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Describe the primary objective of the Tet Offensive launched by North Vietnamese forces in 1968.

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To launch a surprise attack on U.S. and South Vietnamese forces

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Analyze the impact of the Tet Offensive on U.S. public opinion regarding the Vietnam War.

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It led to a decrease in public support for the war.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the Vietnamization policy in achieving its objectives.

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It was partially effective but did not achieve all its goals.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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In what year did the fall of Saigon occur, marking the end of the Vietnam War?

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1975

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What was the significance of the fall of Saigon in the context of the Vietnam War?

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It signaled the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify one major reason for the change in U.S. public opinion against the Vietnam War during the late 1960s.

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The increasing number of American casualties

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Discuss how media coverage influenced U.S. public opinion during the Vietnam War.

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It exposed the realities of war, leading to greater public dissent.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which event is often considered a turning point in the Vietnam War due to its psychological impact on the U.S. public? Options: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident, The Tet Offensive, The My Lai Massacre, The Paris Peace Accords

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The Tet Offensive

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What was the primary reason for the U.S. government's decision to implement the Vietnamization policy?

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To reduce American casualties and involvement

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DOK Level 1: Recall