Sure! Here are the key terms matched with their correct descriptions:
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Gulf of Tonkin: A resolution that authorized military action in Vietnam following incidents involving U.S. naval vessels and North Vietnamese forces, leading to increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
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Viet Cong: The communist-led guerrilla force that operated in South Vietnam and sought to overthrow the South Vietnamese government, often using insurgent tactics against U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
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Tet Offensive: A major military campaign launched by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces in January 1968 during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet), which marked a turning point in the Vietnam War due to its unexpected scale and impact on American public opinion.
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