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Relations with and policies towards USA, particularly issue of Vietnam; response to world affairs and relations with Europe; decolonisation including 'withdrawal East of Suez' and Rhodesia.
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The Sixties, 1964–1970
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Relations with and policies towards USA, particularly issue of Vietnam; response to world affairs and relations with Europe; decolonisation including 'withdrawal East of Suez' and Rhodesia
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Quick student answer
Which event in the 1960s significantly escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
Direct answer
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964 led to the U.S. Congress passing the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which allowed for increased military involvement in Vietnam.
Key terms
- Decolonization: The process by which colonies gained independence from colonial powers, particularly in Africa and Asia during the mid-20th century.
- Special Relationship: The term used to describe the close political, diplomatic, and military relations between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Common trap
Confusing the Gulf of Tonkin Incident with the Tet Offensive: Remember that the Gulf of Tonkin Incident led to increased U.S. involvement, while the Tet Offensive was a major military campaign that shifted public opinion against the war.
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