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1. After WWI, Ho Chi Minh tried to get the U.S. to support independence for Vietnam.
2. Ho Chi Minh's forces and the U.S. were allies during WWII.
3. America's First direct involvement in Vietnam came during the Johnson administration.
4.The 1954 Geneva conference provided for a temporary division of Vietnam at the 17th paralell that would end after free elections in 1956.
5. By 1954, the U.S. was financing more than 95 percent of the cost of France's war against Ho Chi Minh.
6. President Eisenhower was confident that Ho Chi Minh would be soundly defeated in a free election.
7. The Kennedy administration, despite knowledge of what was to come, took no steps to prevent the assasination of Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963.
8. In the gulf of Tonkin, U.S. torpedo boats attacted North Vietnamese destroyers.
9. The first American combat troops landed in Vietnam in 1965 as part of "Operation Rolling Thunder".
10. Guerilla forces waged an ineffective attack in the Tet Offensive of 1968.
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1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. False
To determine the True/False statements, we can break down each question and provide the explanation for the answer:
1. After WWI, Ho Chi Minh tried to get the U.S. to support independence for Vietnam.
Explanation: True. Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the Vietnamese independence movement, did attempt to appeal to the United States for support in obtaining independence for Vietnam.
2. Ho Chi Minh's forces and the U.S. were allies during WWII.
Explanation: False. Ho Chi Minh's forces, known as the Viet Minh, were not allies of the United States during World War II. The Viet Minh were primarily focused on fighting against Japan and garnering support for Vietnamese independence.
3. America's First direct involvement in Vietnam came during the Johnson administration.
Explanation: False. America's first direct involvement in Vietnam can be traced back to the Truman administration in the 1950s when the United States began providing military and economic assistance to the French in their fight against Ho Chi Minh's forces.
4. The 1954 Geneva conference provided for a temporary division of Vietnam at the 17th parallel that would end after free elections in 1956.
Explanation: True. The 1954 Geneva Conference resulted in the temporary division of Vietnam with the 17th parallel serving as the demarcation line. It was agreed that elections would be held in 1956 to determine the country's future, but these elections did not take place, leading to long-lasting division and conflict.
5. By 1954, the U.S. was financing more than 95 percent of the cost of France's war against Ho Chi Minh.
Explanation: True. By 1954, the United States was indeed financing a majority (more than 95 percent) of the cost of France's war against Ho Chi Minh's forces, commonly known as the First Indochina War.
6. President Eisenhower was confident that Ho Chi Minh would be soundly defeated in a free election.
Explanation: False. President Eisenhower was not confident that Ho Chi Minh's forces would be defeated in a free election. In fact, Eisenhower supported the cancellation of the elections as he believed that Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh would likely win.
7. The Kennedy administration, despite knowledge of what was to come, took no steps to prevent the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963.
Explanation: False. The Kennedy administration was aware of the growing discontent and instability in South Vietnam under President Ngo Dinh Diem. However, while they did not directly support the assassination, they did not intervene to prevent it.
8. In the Gulf of Tonkin, U.S. torpedo boats attacked North Vietnamese destroyers.
Explanation: True. In the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964, U.S. torpedo boats reported an attack by North Vietnamese destroyers. This event played a significant role in escalating American involvement in the Vietnam War.
9. The first American combat troops landed in Vietnam in 1965 as part of "Operation Rolling Thunder".
Explanation: False. The first American combat troops landed in Vietnam in 1965, but it was not part of "Operation Rolling Thunder." The operation was a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam that commenced in 1965.
10. Guerrilla forces waged an ineffective attack in the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Explanation: False. The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a major offensive launched by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. While it was initially a tactical defeat for the guerrilla forces, it had a significant impact on public opinion in the United States and contributed to a shifting perception of the war. Overall, it was considered a significant turning point in the conflict.