Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961-63 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Domino theory
Domino theory
If one country fell to communism, neighbours would follow
US military advisors in Vietnam by late 1962
US military advisors in Vietnam by late 1962
16,000
Chemical weapon used to destroy crops/jungle in Vietnam
Chemical weapon used to destroy crops/jungle in Vietnam
Agent Orange
Operation Ranch Hand start year
Operation Ranch Hand start year
1961
South Vietnamese leader during Kennedy's presidency
South Vietnamese leader during Kennedy's presidency
Ngo Dinh Diem
Battle of Ap Bac result
Battle of Ap Bac result
January 1963, ARVN defeated despite superior numbers
Date troops fired on Buddhist procession
Date troops fired on Buddhist procession
May 6, 1963 (9 killed)
Date Buddhist monk burned himself in protest
Date Buddhist monk burned himself in protest
June 11, 1963 (self-immolation against persecution)
Strategic Hamlet Programme launch year
Strategic Hamlet Programme launch year
1962
Strategic Hamlet Programme purpose
Strategic Hamlet Programme purpose
Separate villagers from Vietcong influence
Strategic Hamlet Programme main problem
Strategic Hamlet Programme main problem
Forced removal from homes, inadequate resources
Diem's overthrow and assassination date
Diem's overthrow and assassination date
November 1963
Vietcong (VC)
Vietcong (VC)
Communist guerrilla forces in South Vietnam