Vietnam War Key Events and Reactions

The video discusses the U.S. invasion of Cambodia under Nixon, aiming to destroy Viet Cong sanctuaries. This led to public outrage and protests, notably the Kent State Massacre. The Paris Peace Talks eventually ended the Vietnam War in 1973, but North Vietnam later violated the ceasefire, leading to the fall of South Vietnam in 1975.

Why did the U.S. invade Cambodia during the Vietnam War?

• To form an alliance with Cambodia

• To gain control of resources

• To destroy Viet Cong sanctuaries

• To establish a new government

What was the public's reaction to the U.S. invasion of Cambodia?

• They were unaware of the invasion

• They were angry and protested

• They supported the decision

• They were indifferent

What event is associated with the protests following the Cambodia invasion?

• The Paris Peace Accords

• The Kent State Massacre

• The Tet Offensive

• The Fall of Saigon

What action did the National Guard take during the Kent State protests?

• They fired into the crowd

• They left the campus

• They negotiated with the protesters

• They peacefully dispersed the crowd

What was a major consequence of the Kent State Massacre?

• Increased support for the war

• Immediate end to the Vietnam War

• A decrease in protests

• A national outcry and more protests

What was the outcome of the Paris Peace Talks?

• A ceasefire agreement was reached

• The war intensified

• The U.S. increased troop presence

• North Vietnam surrendered

Who was a notable POW during the Vietnam War?

• James Rhodes

• Richard Nixon

• Henry Kissinger

• John McCain

What was the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?

• The Ho Chi Minh Trail

• The 17th parallel

• The Mekong River

• The 38th parallel

What happened to South Vietnam after the U.S. withdrawal?

• It became a U.S. ally

• It remained independent

• It was invaded by North Vietnam

• It formed a new government

In what year did South Vietnam surrender?

• 1973

• 1975

• 1980

• 1979