VOICED : 40 anos de la caida de Saigon

VOICED : 40 anos de la caida de Saigon

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the events in Saigon 40 years ago, highlighting a parade marking the end of the Vietnam War. It includes criticism of the US by Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, who accused the US of numerous crimes. The video also touches on the discreet ceremony at the US consulate and the potential for future cooperation between the two nations. It reflects on the US public's opposition to the war, which led to the first major defeat of a superpower. Finally, it describes Vietnam's current political climate, where the Communist Party remains in power, and press freedom is restricted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place in Saigon 40 years ago?

The signing of a peace treaty

The evacuation of American troops

The entry of communist soldiers into the city

A major battle between North and South Vietnam

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key theme of the Vietnamese Prime Minister's speech during the parade?

A call for increased military presence

An announcement of a new trade agreement

Criticism of the United States' actions during the war

Praise for American efforts in Vietnam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the ceremony held at the U.S. consulate?

A large public celebration

A protest against the Vietnamese government

A military parade

A discreet and subdued event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the American public react to the Vietnam War?

They largely supported the war effort

They were indifferent to the events

They protested against the war

They demanded more military action

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current political situation in Vietnam?

A military dictatorship

A monarchy

A single-party communist system

A multi-party democratic system