Vietnam war

• Who led the Viet Minh during the Vietnam War?

  Ho Chi Minh
• What did Vietnam declare in 1975?

  Independence from France
• What battle led to France's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1954?

  Battle of Dien Bien Phu
• Why was Eisenhower concerned about Vietnam?

  He feared it would fall to communism
• When was Vietnam temporarily split into two?

  July 1954
• What was the purpose of the New Look policy?

  To avoid conflict and manage nuclear stockpiles
• What type of support did the USA provide to South Vietnam?

  Money, equipment, and military advisors
• Who was the non-communist leader supported by the USA in South Vietnam?

  Ngô Đình Diệm
• What theory influenced US involvement in Vietnam?

  The domino theory
• When was the Viet Cong established?

  December 1960
• What was the goal of the Viet Cong?

  To overthrow Diem
• What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail used for?

  To transport weapons and equipment
• How many advisors did Kennedy send to South Vietnam in 1960?

  16,000
• What did the USA secretly support in November 1963?

  The assassination of Diem
• What was Kennedy's hope after Diem's assassination?

  A new leader would improve the situation
• Who succeeded Kennedy after his assassination?

  Lyndon B. Johnson
• What did Johnson order regarding US involvement in Vietnam?

  Full military involvement
• How long did the Vietnam War last?

  Over a decade
• When was the official US exit from Vietnam?

  1975