Vietnam War 3

1. What was the name of the American Navy destroyer attacked by North Vietnam?
3. Which branch of the American military first sent ground forces to Vietnam
6. The “__________ Theory” stated that if one nation became communist, so would neighboring countries.
8. The conflict in Vietnam that developed following the French defeat can best be described as this type of War.
11. Which Vietnamese rebel group defeated the French?
12. Which part of Vietnam did the United States send aid to?Advisors Describe the type of military force President Kennedy sent to Vietnam.
13. The Communist rebel group in South Vietnam was known as the “National __________ Front”.
14. What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism?

2. This happened to the Government of Ngo Dinh Diem.
4. What type of political/economic philosophy was followed by Vietnamese rebel groups?
5. Who was the leader of the communist Vietnamese resistance movement?
7. Which part of the South Vietnamese population supported the communists?
9. Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam?
10. Where were the French finally defeated militarily in Vietnam?