CHAPTER 29: Quick Study Guide
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- Roots of the U.S. Action in Vietnam
French Surrender at Dien Bien Phu
Before |
After |
- French-Indochinese War: French forces battle Vietnamese communists under Ho Chi Minh.
- Cold War: Truman helps France in order to maintain Cold War alliance against the Soviets.
- Domino Theory: Eisenhower continues aid to French to prevent communist victory.
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- Geneva Accords: France grants independence to former colonies; Vietnam divided.
- SEATO: U.S. assembles coalition to oppose spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
- U.S. Intervention: U.S. supports anticommunist Diem regime and sends troops to Vietnam.
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- Arms Control Agreements
Year |
Agreement |
Effect |
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1963 |
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty |
Banned testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere |
1972 |
SALT I Interim Agreement |
Froze existing number of weapons held by each side |
1972 |
SALT I Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty |
Set strict limits on missiles that could shoot down missiles from the other side |
1979 |
SALT II Treaty |
Set absolute limit on number of weapons each side could hold |
- The Vietnam War, 1969–1972
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