Fall of Vietnam — Quiz

Question 1

The cease-fire that ended the Vietnam War stated that

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both parties had to respect South Vietnam’s right to self-determination.

Question 2

Which occurred after US troops withdrew from South Vietnam?

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South Vietnam surrendered after Saigon fell.

Question 3

How many American soldiers died during the Vietnam War?

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more than 50,000

Question 4

In 1969, opponents of the Vietnam War believed that US involvement was

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unjustified.

Question 5

After Richard Nixon was elected president in 1968, he attributed his victory to

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the support of the “silent majority.”

Question 6

Which best describes the main goal of those who opposed the Vietnam War in 1969?

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immediate withdrawal of US troops from South Vietnam

Question 7

How did the War Powers Act of 1973 affect the power of the president?

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It required the president to inform Congress within forty-eight hours of any new troop commitment.

Question 8

All US troops had left South Vietnam by

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the end of March, 1973.

Question 9

What economic lesson did the United States learn from the Vietnam War during the 1970s?

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The economy cannot fund both a large war and major social programs.

Question 10

How did the Twenty-sixth Amendment affect the concerns of young people during the Vietnam War?

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It lowered the voting age, which helped make young people less skeptical.

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