Conflict in Vietnam, 1964-68 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was one purpose of the Vietcong's underground tunnel network?
What was one purpose of the Vietcong's underground tunnel network?
To store supplies safely
How did the Vietcong conceal entrances to their tunnel systems?
How did the Vietcong conceal entrances to their tunnel systems?
Under cooking pots and everyday objects
How far did the Cu Chi tunnels near Saigon extend?
How far did the Cu Chi tunnels near Saigon extend?
Over 200 kilometres
Why was it difficult for US soldiers to identify Vietcong fighters?
Why was it difficult for US soldiers to identify Vietcong fighters?
They avoided uniforms & blended with peasants
When did the USA launch Operation Rolling Thunder?
When did the USA launch Operation Rolling Thunder?
February 1965
Why did Johnson avoid bombing Hanoi and Haiphong during Operation Rolling Thunder?
Why did Johnson avoid bombing Hanoi and Haiphong during Operation Rolling Thunder?
To prevent escalation with China & USSR
What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail used for?
What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail used for?
Transporting weapons & supplies N to S
What was the fundamental flaw in the US 'search and destroy' strategy?
What was the fundamental flaw in the US 'search and destroy' strategy?
Vietcong returned after US troops left
Why did search and destroy operations make the USA unpopular with Vietnamese civilians?
Why did search and destroy operations make the USA unpopular with Vietnamese civilians?
Chemical sprays & bombing of crops/homes
On what date did the Tet Offensive launch its surprise attacks?
On what date did the Tet Offensive launch its surprise attacks?
30 January 1968
Which locations in Saigon were attacked during the Tet Offensive?
Which locations in Saigon were attacked during the Tet Offensive?
US embassy, airport & radio station
How did the American public view the Tet Offensive?
How did the American public view the Tet Offensive?
As a devastating failure of US strategy
What long-term effects did US chemical weapons have on Vietnamese civilians?
What long-term effects did US chemical weapons have on Vietnamese civilians?
Serious birth defects & starvation