The Vietnam War GCSE History Quiz
Test your knowledge of The Vietnam War with this quiz.
This quiz consists of 10 questions. Click on the Answer button to reveal the answer.
Questions
What was the name of the theory that suggested if one country fell to communism, others nearby would follow?
The Domino Theory
Who were the Vietcong?
A communist guerrilla group that fought against South Vietnam and the US
Which US president first sent military advisers to Vietnam in 1955?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What was the significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964?
It led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Johnson authority to escalate US involvement in Vietnam.
Name the large-scale US bombing campaign launched in 1965.
Operation Rolling Thunder
What tactics did the Vietcong use to counter the superior firepower of the United States?
Guerrilla warfare, including ambushes, tunnels, and booby traps
What major event in 1968 shocked the American public and led to growing opposition to the war?
The Tet Offensive
What was the purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
A supply route used by North Vietnam to support the Vietcong in South Vietnam
Which chemical agents were used by the US during the Vietnam War to destroy jungle cover?
Agent Orange and Napalm
What agreement in 1973 led to the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam?
The Paris Peace Accords
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