1. Bell Work 2/25/16 1. What is the domino theory? (page 731) 2. Is Eisenhower correct in his assessment of Indochina?

2. Essential Question EQ: How did the United States come to be involved in the Vietnam War? I will explain why the United States became involved in the Vietnam War.

3. Study Guide Vietnam domino theory Indochina Vietcong Ho Chi Minh Ngo Dinh Diem Gulf of Tonkin Incident/Resolution

4. Vietnam America’s involvement in Vietnam began in 1950. This was the beginning of America’s longest and most controversial war in history. The US provided French with massive economic and military support to fight Communism.

5. Vietnam War… Ho Chi Minh was leader of Communist Party in Vietnam. He helped form the Vietminh and supported the Vietcong. Their goal was to win independence from foreign rule (French).

6. Clip

7. The Diem Regime Pages 732-735 While reading, identify in notes: Vietcong, Ngo Dinh Diem, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Tonkin Gulf Incident. 1. Why did the US initially support Diem’s leadership in South Vietnam? 2. Why did this monk protest against the Diem regime? 3. How did the Tonkin Gulf Resolution lead to greater US involvement in the war?

8. Vietnam War Exit Should United States get involved in Vietnam? Turn and talk.

9. Read “One American’s Story” on page 736 Write a few sentences on what it was like to fight in the country of Vietnam.

10. Essential Question EQ: What impact did the Vietnam war have on Americans? I will explain the effects the Vietnam war had on Americans, both home and abroad, and argue if and why I would support or oppose the war.

11. Chapter 22.2 – U.S. Involvement and Escalation key terms napalm Agent Orange search-and-destroy mission credibility gap

12. Land Mines

13. Booby Traps

14. Johnson Increases US Involvement Nation strongly supported Containment policy in Vietnam in the beginning. By end of 1965, 180,000 Americans sent to Vietnam. Grew to 500,000 in 1967. 1965 poll showed 61% Americans supported the war. Have you ever heard the expression “home field advantage?” Let’s see.

15. Fighting in the Jungle Read pages 738-741 Vietcong Weapons Tactics/Methods used to fight United States Weapons Morale of Soldiers Create a T-graph in your notes to compare the 2 armies. Take notes on each of the following while reading.

16. Viet Cong tunnel system at Cu Chi How might this affect the morale of American troops?

17. Napalm: Sets fire to Jungle What is this stuff made of?

18. Agent Orange: What is the purpose? Did it cause birth defects?

19. Viet Cong Ambush of American Soldiers

20. The Early War at Home Pages 740-741 What role did each of the following play in this change of public support? Answer citing evidence from the text. The U.S. economy: Television:

21. Reflection: Choose a side If you were alive during this time period, what would you do? Join the military and fight. Go to Washington D.C. and protest against the war by demanding U.S. troops return home. Be a conscientious objector and escape to Canada. Write a letter(minimum 2 paragraphs) to your family explaining what you have elected to do and why.