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Cards in this guide (12)
Who was Cesar Chavez

A civil rights leader who formed the United farm workers

What were napalm and agent orange

Controversial weapons used by the United States in Vietnam

Why did SNCC organize sit-ins

The Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organized sit-ins to pressure white-owned businesses to change their policies on segregating customers or refusing service to blacks. Such public displays gained media attention and raised the awareness of the country concerning the unfair and arbitrary racial bias in some areas of US society. This ultimately translated to political efforts to provide equal rights regardless of race.

To give publicity to the struggle for civil rights

What was the main goal of American combat soldiers in Vietnam

To kill as many enemy soldiers as possible. APEX

What was an argument made against the military draft during the Vietnam War

It had an unfair impact on poorer citizens.

What was the main goal of ameican combat soldiers in Vietnam

To kill as many enemy soldiers as possible

What was true about the economic boom after World War 2

The American economy became the world's strongest.

Why did president Johnson believe that it was important for the United states to win in Vietnam

President Johnson believed in the domino theory. He feared a communist takeover in Southeast Asia if the United States left Vietnam.

In 1961 the Soviet Union attempted

In 1961 the Soviet Union attempted to take over West Berlin.

What did the United States do in response to the Geneva Accords

It prevented elections in South Vietnam.

The success of the grape workers union showed

That boycotts could be successful.

Which act was a protest against the Vietnam War apex

Demonstrating at a mass rally- Apex

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