Chapter 29: the Vietnam War

U.S. History Mr. Coonen Chapter 29: The Vietnam War 29.3 1968: A Turning Point

THE INSIDE STORY

THE TET OFFENSIVE What was the Tet Offensive?

Khe Sanh Briefly, what happened at Khe Sanh in January of 1968?

In what way was the attack on Khe Sanh a diversion by the NVA and Vietcong?

The Main Attacks Historically, what is Tet?

Typically, what happens on the Tet holiday?

When did the Tet Offensive begin?

How many military bases and South Vietnamese cities were attacked during Tet?

What were North Vietnamese leaders hoping Tet would do?

In what ways did the Tet Offensive hurt North Vietnamese plans?

Even though U.S. forces eventually put down the Tet Offensive, what did it tell us about the Communists? EFFECTS OF THE TET OFFENSIVE What personal belief did Walter Cronkite share with America during a February 1968 newscast?

Growing Doubts

Democratic Challengers In 1968, what percent of Americans were against Johnson’s policies in Vietnam?

What two democrats challenged LBJ for the 1968 democratic presidential nomination?

JOHNSON SEEKS A SOLUTION Why did LBJ deny Westmoreland’s March of 1968 request for 206,000 more troops?

Besides indicating that he would not run for re-election, what did LBJ also tell the American people?

What two issues stalled peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam?

THE ELECTION OF 1968 The Democratic Primary Fight What primary did Robert Kennedy just win in June that made him a frontrunner for the democratic nomination?

The Democratic Convention One reason some people did not favor McCarthy:

One reason some people did not favor Humphrey:

What was going on outside of the convention hall? Despite all of the protesting and confusion, the Democrats nominated its candidate. Who was it and who did he choose as his VP running mate?

Describe the sources of the “generation gap” that existed in the 1960s:

Richard Nixon, Republican On what two promises did Nixon base his campaign on?

George Wallace, Independent From whom did Wallace receive most of his support?

The Election Campaign What three things helped Humphrey catch up to Nixon in the polls?

The Election Results Who won the 1968 election?

How close was the popular vote?

How close was the electoral vote?

TOUGH QUESTION: How is it that the popular vote can be so close when the electoral vote isn’t?

Nixon viewed his commanding electoral victory as a clear sign of what?