Reactions to, and the end of, US involvement in Vietnam, 1964-75


  • 1) Give two things you can infer from Source A about reasons why Americans may have supported US intervention in the war.
    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this:

    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this: 4 Marks



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  • 2) Explain why the US participated in peace negotiations in 1972 and 1973.
    You may use the following in your answer:
    - Paris Peace Agreement (1973)
    - Tet Offensive (1968)
    You must also use information of your own 12 Marks


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  • 3) How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into popular attitudes towards US involvement in the Vietnam War?
    Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and your knowledge of the historical context 8 Marks



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  • 4) Study Interpretations 1 and 2.
    They give different views about popular opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War.
    What is the main difference between these views?
    Explain your answer, using details from both interpretations 4 Marks



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  • 5) Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about popular opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War.
    You may use Sources B and C to help explain your answer 4 Marks



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  • 6) How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about popular opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War?
    Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of the historical context
    Up to 4 marks of the total for this question will be awarded for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and use of specialist terminology 20 Marks



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