Confrontation and Cooperation 1963-72 Part 1 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryCold WarA2/A-levelAQA Created by: ailsamcCreated on: 22-05-17 18:35 What was LBJ's first approach to Vietnam? Win the war without it becoming Americanised 1 of 15 When was the Gulf of Tonkin resolution? 1964 2 of 15 What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution? LBJ could take whatever action he wanted in Vietnam 3 of 15 What did operation rolling thunder signify? Americanisation and escalation 4 of 15 When did Operation Rolling Thunder begin? 1965 5 of 15 By 1965, how many US troops were in Vietnam? 184,000 6 of 15 When was the Tet Offensive? 1968 7 of 15 What did the Tet Offensive show for the US? The war had reached a stalemate 8 of 15 What was Nixons initial strategy in Vietnam? Vietnamisation 9 of 15 1969 = 550,000 US troops Vietnam, 1972 = ... 47,000 10 of 15 Which is NOT a reason for low ARVN morale by 1972? US bombing supported them during Spring offensive 11 of 15 When was the Vietnam war extended to Cambodia and with what? 1969, Operation Menu 12 of 15 Who overtook Cambodia's head of state in 1970? Pro-US Lon Nol 13 of 15 How did North Vietnam increase its presence in Cambodia? Supported Khmer Rouge + Pol Pot 14 of 15 Why did Nixon extend the Vietnam war to Cambodia? To attack areas regarded as safe by Vietcong 15 of 15
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