The American Promise: Printed Page 860

The American Promise, Value Edition: Printed Page 777

The American Promise: A Concise History: Printed Page 888

Chapter Chronology

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Chapter Review

Review Questions

  1. Why did Kennedy believe that engagement in Vietnam was crucial to his foreign policy?
  2. Why did massive amounts of airpower and ground troops fail to bring U.S. victory in Vietnam?
  3. How did the war in Vietnam polarize the nation?
  4. What strategies did Nixon implement to bring American involvement in Vietnam to a close?