Support for the Vietnam War (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did Vietnam War have significant US support?
When did Vietnam War have significant US support?
1964-1975
'Falling domino' theory meaning
'Falling domino' theory meaning
Communist wins would cause chain reaction across countries
Who introduced 'falling domino' theory & when
Who introduced 'falling domino' theory & when
President Eisenhower in 1954
Who were the 'hard hats'
Who were the 'hard hats'
Working-class Americans, esp. construction workers
When hard hats clashed with anti-war protesters
When hard hats clashed with anti-war protesters
May 1970
Nixon's 'great silent majority'
Nixon's 'great silent majority'
Americans who supported war but stayed quiet
When was Nixon's 'silent majority' speech?
When was Nixon's 'silent majority' speech?
November 3, 1969
% supporting Nixon's Vietnam policies (1969)
% supporting Nixon's Vietnam policies (1969)
77%
Main fear driving support for Vietnam War
Main fear driving support for Vietnam War
Fear of communism spreading
Domino theory warning about losing Vietnam
Domino theory warning about losing Vietnam
Neighbouring countries would fall to communism in chain
Why 'hard hats' supported Vietnam War
Why 'hard hats' supported Vietnam War
Saw it as patriotic duty & obligation to America
What supporters feared losing Vietnam would cause
What supporters feared losing Vietnam would cause
Damage to US reputation & 'losing face' globally