Vietnam
Definition
These are five countries located in Asia. They have played significant roles in global history and have had unique relationships with the United States throughout different periods.
Analogy
Think of these countries as characters in a book. Each has its own backstory (history), personality (culture), and relationship with other characters (international relations). The way they interact with the protagonist (the U.S.) changes based on the chapter you're reading (historical period).
Related terms
Vietnam War: A long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.
Philippine-American War: A war between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries from 1899 to 1902, an insurrection that may be seen as a continuation of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
Korean War: A war fought between North Korea, which was supported by China, and South Korea, which was principally supported by the United States.
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Practice Questions (9)
How does America's imperialist expansion into the Philippines compare to its later involvement in Vietnam during the Cold War?
Whose presidency marked the escalation of American involvement in Vietnam?
Which policy led to U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
Which policy implemented by Nixon aimed at reducing American troops in Vietnam and turning more fighting over to South Vietnamese forces?
Which Secretary of Defense initially escalated American military operations in Vietnam?
What policy did Nixon implement to decrease U.S. soldiers in Vietnam?
Who was the commander of the U.S. forces in Vietnam during most of the ground fighting phase?
How might the Civil Rights Movement of the '60s have been impacted if President Johnson prioritized domestic over foreign policy and didn't escalate involvement in Vietnam?
What event triggered direct military involvement of the United States in Vietnam during this period?
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