Eisenhower and Kennedy (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the Domino Theory that influenced Eisenhower's approach to Vietnam?
What was the Domino Theory that influenced Eisenhower's approach to Vietnam?
If one country fell to communism, others would follow
In what year did Eisenhower help establish SEATO?
In what year did Eisenhower help establish SEATO?
1954
What percentage of votes did Diem claim in the 1955 US-supervised referendum?
What percentage of votes did Diem claim in the 1955 US-supervised referendum?
98.2%
Why did Diem refuse to hold nationwide elections in 1956?
Why did Diem refuse to hold nationwide elections in 1956?
He would likely lose to Ho Chi Minh
How many military advisers did Eisenhower send to Vietnam?
How many military advisers did Eisenhower send to Vietnam?
Approximately 700
How many US military advisers were in Vietnam by 1963 under Kennedy?
How many US military advisers were in Vietnam by 1963 under Kennedy?
16,000
How much economic aid did Kennedy provide to Vietnam in 1961?
How much economic aid did Kennedy provide to Vietnam in 1961?
$136 million
What was the Strategic Hamlets programme designed to achieve?
What was the Strategic Hamlets programme designed to achieve?
Win peasant support through relocation
How many strategic hamlets were established across South Vietnam?
How many strategic hamlets were established across South Vietnam?
5,000
What was the impact of the Strategic Hamlets programme on opposition to Diem?
What was the impact of the Strategic Hamlets programme on opposition to Diem?
Increased opposition by 300%
What did the US do when learning of the plot to overthrow Diem in November 1963?
What did the US do when learning of the plot to overthrow Diem in November 1963?
Decided not to intervene to save him
How many US helicopters and pilots did Kennedy send to transport ARVN troops?
How many US helicopters and pilots did Kennedy send to transport ARVN troops?
300