Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961-63 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the domino theory that Kennedy believed in?
What was the domino theory that Kennedy believed in?
If 1 country fell to communism, neighbors follow
Approximately how many military advisors had Kennedy sent to South Vietnam by late 1962?
Approximately how many military advisors had Kennedy sent to South Vietnam by late 1962?
16,000
What was the name of the chemical warfare operation that began in 1961?
What was the name of the chemical warfare operation that began in 1961?
Operation Ranch Hand
What type of US military deployment did Kennedy want to avoid in Vietnam?
What type of US military deployment did Kennedy want to avoid in Vietnam?
Large numbers of combat troops
When did the Battle of Ap Bac take place?
When did the Battle of Ap Bac take place?
January 1963
What happened at the Battle of Ap Bac despite ARVN having superior numbers and air support?
What happened at the Battle of Ap Bac despite ARVN having superior numbers and air support?
ARVN lost the battle
On what date did government troops fire on a Buddhist procession, killing nine people?
On what date did government troops fire on a Buddhist procession, killing nine people?
6 May 1963
When did a Buddhist monk burn himself to death in protest against Diem's policies?
When did a Buddhist monk burn himself to death in protest against Diem's policies?
11 June 1963
When was the Strategic Hamlet Program launched?
When was the Strategic Hamlet Program launched?
1962
What was the main goal of the Strategic Hamlet Program?
What was the main goal of the Strategic Hamlet Program?
Separate villagers from Vietcong influence
Why did the Strategic Hamlet Program backfire?
Why did the Strategic Hamlet Program backfire?
Villagers resented forced removal from homes
When was Diem overthrown and assassinated by ARVN generals?
When was Diem overthrown and assassinated by ARVN generals?
November 1963