Question 1

Most major scholarly works on the Vietnam War agree that the media did not decisively influence the outcome of the war.

Accepted Answer

Most scholars argue that while the media played a role in shaping public opinion and affecting government policies, it did not ultimately determine the outcome of the war. Factors such as military strategy, political decisions, and the commitment of the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were seen as more significant in determining the outcome of the conflict.

Question 2

What was the first television war?&#10;A) World War II&#10;B) Korea&#10;C) Vietnam&#10;D) Six Days War

Accepted Answer

The Vietnam War is often referred to as the first television war due to the extensive media coverage that brought graphic images of the war directly into Americans' living rooms. This access to real-time news coverage and footage from the frontlines had a profound impact on public opinion and ultimately helped to shape the course of the conflict. While World War II and Korea were also covered by the media, the coverage was much more limited and less graphic. The Six Days War had no significant media coverage.

Question 3

At the beginning of the Vietnam War, an American soldier's tour lasted how long?&#10;A) 6 months&#10;B) 1 year&#10;C) 2 years&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the Vietnam War, an American soldier's tour lasted for 1 year.

Question 4

The Army in Vietnam consumed more resources per soldier than any in American history.

Accepted Answer

The Army in Vietnam required extensive logistical support due to the challenging terrain and the need to transport troops, supplies, and equipment through dense jungle environments. Consequently, the Army in Vietnam consumed more resources per soldier than any in American history.

Question 5

During the Vietnam War, African Americans re-enlisted at more than twice the rate of white soldiers.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Despite facing racism and discrimination in the military, African American soldiers had a higher re-enlistment rate than their white counterparts during the Vietnam War. This may have been due to limited economic opportunities and the promise of financial stability through military service.

Question 6

After sending a discouraging memorandum to the President, McNamara lost the support of:&#10;A) President Johnson&#10;B) Congress&#10;C) The American people&#10;D) The Joint Chiefs of Staff

Accepted Answer

The memorandum, commonly referred to as the "McNamara Pentagon Papers," was critical of the Vietnam War and its progress. As a result, McNamara lost the support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who believed that his assessment of the situation was inaccurate and harmful to the military effort.

Question 7

The Chinese viewed an American invasion of North Vietnam as:&#10;A) A direct threat to it's security&#10;B) A necessary evil for American forces&#10;C) A declaration of war on Communism&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Chinese viewed an American invasion of North Vietnam as a direct threat to its security because China shared a border with North Vietnam and did not want American forces on its doorstep. This is supported by China's decision to send troops to help the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War.

Question 8

China refused to supply North Vietnam out of fear of instigating World War III.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. China did supply North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Question 9

The Tet Offensive was a major political, psychological, diplomatic, and strategic defeat for the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Tet Offensive, launched by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces in January 1968, was a turning point in the Vietnam War. While the US and South Vietnamese forces eventually regained control of the territory lost during the offensive, the surprise attack exposed the limitations of US military power and undermined public support for the war effort. The Tet Offensive was widely viewed as a military and political setback for the US, and it contributed to a growing sense of disillusionment with the war at home and abroad.

Question 10

The American media's portrayal of the Tet Offensive could best be described as:&#10;A) Honest and brutal&#10;B) Honest and accurate&#10;C) Inaccurate and dishonest&#10;D) Dishonest and necessary

Accepted Answer

The American media's portrayal of the Tet Offensive was portrayed as an American victory and showed the war was winding down. This portrayal was inaccurate and dishonest, as the Tet Offensive was actually a major turning point in the war and showed that the North Vietnamese Army still had significant military capabilities.

Question 11

The ARVN had a poor showing during the Tet Offensive.

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Question 12

Initially, Nixon expanded the war by:&#10;A) Opening a secret bombing campaign in Cambodia&#10;B) Invading the southeast corner of North Vietnam&#10;C) Bringing in French re-enforcements&#10;D) Blockading Asia's eastern seaboard

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What major bombing campaign did Nixon use as revenge for the Easter Offensive?&#10;A) Operation Stone Age&#10;B) Operation Pay Back&#10;C) Operation Bluebird&#10;D) Operation Linebacker

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Airpower was the decisive stroke that brought about the Paris Peace Accords.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 11: The Vietnam War the Opening Phases 1955-1967