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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe containment of communism was an important part of American foreign policy in the twentieth century. The idea of containing communism was involved with America's entry into which war?World War IWorld War IIThe Vietnam WarThe Gulf War
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAfter WWII, Korea wasdivided into a republic in the south and communism in the north.governed by an alliance of western European nations.divided into a republic in the north and communism in the south.unified for the first time in many years.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Korea divided?36th Parallel34th Parallel39th Parallel38th Parallel
- 4. Multiple Choice
This area was used by the North Vietcong to move soldiers, supplies, weapons, and use guerrilla warfare tactics against the United States military
The 38th Parallel
The Ho Chi Minh Trail
The Mao Zedong Trail
The 17th Parallel
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe United States became involved in wars in Korea and Vietnam. What was the main reason for involvement in both of these wars?prevention of biological warfareimprove tradecontainment of communismstop terrorism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe United States sent armed forces to support South Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s in an attempt to_____________.prevent the expansion of communism throughout Southeast Asia.introduce modern technology to south Vietnam.preserve religious freedom in south Vietnam.expand new markets for trade throughout Southeast Asia.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How did the Korean War end?
The United States dropped two hydrogen bombs on North Korea effectively ending the war.
The North Korean military with help from China took over the entire Korean Peninsula
North and South Korea agreed to an armistice in 1953 (no treaty was signed to formally end the war) and the two countries remain divided by the 38th parallel.
General Mao Zedong led South Korea to victory over Ho Chi Minh and the North Korean army
- 8. Multiple Choice
Nationalism is defined as ________________.
A sense of belonging that is based on a written document like a constitution
A feeling of extreme pride and loyalty to their country
A feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated and wealthy
Loyalty based on geographic location only.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe French took control of Vietnam in the late 19th century. In 1945, the Indochinese Communist party declared that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was independent of France, which resulted in war. The French and the Vietnamese fought in the First Indochina War until 1954, at which point the French retreated. What happened after this war was over?Vietnam became a colony of the United States.Communists and non-communists fought for control of the country.Vietnam became the leading economic power in Southeast Asia.A democratic government was established in Vietnam.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the objections the United States had about Ho Chi Minh’s leadership on Vietnam?He was a communist and a threat to the United States’ interests.He would not use aid from the United Sates to rebuild the country.Most of the Vietnamese people did not like him or his politics.He seemed too inexperienced to lead a country.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAs World War II brought the end of the Japanese Empire, what took place in the countries of China and Korea?They were made part of the Soviet Union and the U.S.They had civil wars supported by foreign countries.They became Japanese commonwealth countries.They achieved peace for the first time in decades.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho led the rebellion against France for Vietnam?Ngo Dihn DiemHo Chi MinhPresident KennedySui Chin
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. got involved in Vietnam because of what foreign policy?containmentGood Neighbor policyisolationismRoosevelt Corollary
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the idea that if Vietnam fell to communism, the rest of SE Asia would follow?Domino theoryMAD theoryContainment theoryChina Syndrome
- 15. Multiple Choice
Is Vietnam a communist country today?
Yes
No
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