The US withdrawal (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When were the Paris Peace Accords signed?
When were the Paris Peace Accords signed?
January 1973
By when did the Paris Peace Accords require complete US troop withdrawal?
By when did the Paris Peace Accords require complete US troop withdrawal?
March 1973
How did President Thieu respond to the Paris Peace Accords?
How did President Thieu respond to the Paris Peace Accords?
Ordered ARVN attacks on lost territory
How many ARVN troops were killed by March 1973 in continued fighting?
How many ARVN troops were killed by March 1973 in continued fighting?
Approximately 6,000
What did Congress do in 1974 regarding Vietnam?
What did Congress do in 1974 regarding Vietnam?
Refused aid & banned Indochina operations
How much did American troops spend annually in South Vietnam?
How much did American troops spend annually in South Vietnam?
Approximately $400 million
What proportion of South Vietnamese people lost jobs after US withdrawal?
What proportion of South Vietnamese people lost jobs after US withdrawal?
One in five
When did North Vietnam test whether the USA would defend South Vietnam?
When did North Vietnam test whether the USA would defend South Vietnam?
December 1974
How many civilians fled during the chaotic ARVN retreat?
How many civilians fled during the chaotic ARVN retreat?
Around 400,000
How long did the NVA's final attack take to conquer South Vietnam?
How long did the NVA's final attack take to conquer South Vietnam?
Just 55 days
On what date did South Vietnam officially surrender?
On what date did South Vietnam officially surrender?
30 April 1975
How many US citizens were evacuated from Saigon in April 1975?
How many US citizens were evacuated from Saigon in April 1975?
Around 1,000