<p>It was the Truman doctrine that declared to the world that US will stop the spread of communism in the world. Gulf of Tonkin resolution gave president Johnson the power to do whatever it took to stop the communists in North Korea. This was later repealed by the War Powers Act</p>
<p>As for the second part of the question:</p>
<p>The majority of Americans didn’t really think a lot about the Vietnam War at first because they thought it would be over quickly (if I remember correctly, there was the promise that “the boys will be home by Christmas” or something.) The group of people that supported it were called “hawks” because - of course! - it was another communism spread by the Soviet Union versus the “doves.” The most prominent group of people against it were the college students up come all the college rebellions, ie. Kent State. </p>
<p>As for containment, I’m not very strong in that subject. However, I think we agreed with it…? Please correct me if I’m wrong.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that was the truman doctrine since it was the first to include the policy of containment (making sure that communism doesn’t expand). </p>
<p>I think that a majority of Americans agree with the policy of containment. I remember reading about how people continually wanted Truman to “get tough” on the Communists. Some thought he was a bit of a pushover. Additionally, it’s also important to consider the Red Scare. Many were afraid of Communism invading the country. That explains why people like McCarthy worked to expose suspected Communists in the government. </p>
<p>Eisenhower’s domino theory even contributed to this fear. The domino theory states that if one country becomes communist, then all others around it shall conform to communism as well. Thus, Eisenhower’s theory supported the policy of containment. </p>
<p>It seems that other presidents also supported the policy of containment. Lyndon Johnson and Nixon kept the U.S. involved in Vietnam’s affairs. The U.S. engaged in the Vietnam war to suppress communism in Vietnam. Since most of these presidents adopted “anti-Communist,” they were supported by the public. After all, presidents can’t be elected if they aren’t supported by the people. </p>
<p>At first, people supported the U.S. intervention in Vietnam. This is probably why the Gulf of Tonklin (not sure how to spell) was adopted by Congress. Basically, it increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam. As it was later revealed in a leaked set of government documents known as the Pentagon Papers, the government had continually lied about the progress of the war. People were also angered by Nixon’s secret planning of additional bombings in Vietnam. I’m not exactly sure when, but I know that Congress later revoked the Gulf of Tonklin Resolution and limited the presidents power over the war effort. </p>
<p>I know for a fact that college students heavily protested it. I think other people began to protest it since it increased inflation in the country.</p>
<p>Ya eventually many students protested it such as:</p>
<p>The Students for a democratic society - Protested the war for selfish reasons(so they don’t get drafted and have to fight)</p>
<p>Kent State Shootings- students protesting Vietnam war was shot at by ohio national guard</p>
<p>I think the others protested because they wanted to spend more money in America rather than in Vietnam. </p>
<p>As for the anti-communist sentiment, that’s definitely true, though I’m not sure if the people supported Kennan’s policy of containment perse? It sounds logical, and I’m pretty sure that would be enough to support it. As for the later anti-Vietnam feelings, those were basically caused by first the Tet Offensive (North Vietnam attack during the holidays) then the Pentagon papers. Technically, the Tet Offensive was a victory because those hard-to-catch Vietcong finally came out of their underground tunnels and Americans were able to kill many of them. However, it was also televised and after seeing the deaths of a large number of Americans as well, much of the public was against the war.</p>
<p>Ohhhh, don’t misspell his name. 
It’s Kennan. The guy apparently lived to be 101 and passed away in 2005.</p>
<p>Next Topic; Describe Carter’s Foreign Policy</p>
<p>Ah, thanks for the correction, I’ve gone back and corrected it. And, haha, that’ll definitely help me remember him. :)</p>
<p>As for Carter, hm… the main foreign issue when I think of him is the Iran fair, where Iran took Americans hostage after overthrowing the shah. It was a sign of the failure of Carter’s presidency and a symbol of the change and idealism with the coming in of Reagen, as Carter spent Reagen’s inauguration day bargaining to free the hostages.</p>
<p>As for other foreign matters, the only other things I can really think of are the Panama Canal and the Camp David Accords. There was an agreement that the U.S. would gradually return control of the Panama Canal back to Panamian (excuse me for possible wrong spelling) government, in an attempt to right past wrongs. The Camp David Accords was when Carter invited the leaders of the Isreal and an Arab nation, I believe Egypt, to make peace. Egypt was then the first nation to officially recognize Isreal’s autonomy.</p>
<p>Feel free to expand on the topic of Carter’s foreign policy, but does anyone want to summarize the key focuses of the Warren Court? (So many court cases, haha.)</p>
<p>@Discord. The Iran Contra affair was during the Reagan Administration in which the U.S secretly sold weapons to Iran for cash and then used that money to support anti-communist rebels(the Contras) in Nicaragua.</p>
<p>I think it is important to remember the Warren Court mainly involved individual rights - civil and trial. Roe. v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education, Miranda, Escobedo. Also right to privacy, abortion in Griswold v. Connecticut.</p>
<p>@Discord</p>
<p>Warren Court Cases:</p>
<p>-Mapp v Ohio: illegally seized evidence can’t be used in court against the accused</p>
<p>-Gideon v Wainright - state courts have to provide an attorney for poor defendants</p>
<p>-Escobedo v Illinois - police have to inform a person of his or her right to remain silent</p>
<p>-Miranda v. Arizona - extended the ruling in Escobedo v. Illinois to include the right to a lawyer being present during questioning by the police, “Miranda rights” are associated with this</p>
<p>-Baker v Carr - election districs have to be redrawn to provide equal representation for all of a state’s citizens</p>
<p>Yates v. US - 1st amendment protects “radical and revolutionary speech” unless it presents “a clear and present danger” to the safety to of the country.</p>
<p>Engel v. Vitale - state laws requiring prayers and bible readings in public schools are forbidden</p>
<p>Grisworld v. Connecticut - states can’t prohibit the use of contraceptives by adults, later used to support court case of Roe v. Wade</p>
<p>Roe v. Wade - legalized abortion</p>
<p>ftwpker: Ah, I seem to slipping up all over the place, sorry! It looks like I need to review the last few decades… but, anyways, I just meant the situation in Iran in general, thanks for catching that.</p>
<p>Question: What was the oil crisis of the seventies and its impact?</p>
<p>Also, what was Reagan’s foreign policy?</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/Readings/THEGIANTAHAPREVIEW.doc[/url]”>http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/Readings/THEGIANTAHAPREVIEW.doc</a></p>
<p>This is a great review packet if you have time.</p>
<p>^
After the United States supported Israel in the Yom Kippur war, OPEC nations decided to put an embargo on oil which led to the oil crisis in America. </p>
<p>I don’t know much about Reagan’s foreign policy, but he took a hard line against Communism (“tare down this wall!”) and he started the Star Wars defense initiative.</p>
<p>How much do we have to know about Reagan? He can’t be on essays, right?</p>
<p>And anyone have FRQ predictions?</p>
<p>I know Reagan met with Gorbachev, who started perestroika and glasnost policies, but I don’t know specific doctrine.</p>
<p>Reagan could be on essays.</p>
<p>The oil crisis occured after OPEC placed an embargo on nations that supported Israel (such as the US) during the Yom Kippur War. It had an impact because it was one of the factors that increased inflation in the U.S. </p>
<p>As for Reagan, he really didn’t like the Soviets since he called them an “evil empire”. As a result, he wanted the U.S. to engage in an arms race (known as STAR WARS) with Russia. Later, he engaged in more peace agreements with Gorbachev as the Cold War was coming close to an end. For instance, they agreed to destroy all intermediate-range missiles (INF Agreement). Also, his administration was closely tied with the Iran-contra affair. He supported right-wing Dictators in South America who were against communism.</p>
<p>Exams for me is in 30 mins :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the review everyone, hopefully I don’t get killed by the DBQ.</p>