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2. 2 Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. The Vietnam Era (1954–1976) The War Begins American Involvement Grows The War Ends A Time of Uncertainty Chapter 27: The Vietnam Era (1954–1976)

3. The War Begins Sec 1: The War Begins Origins of the Conflict Main Idea: The United States backed France in opposing Vietnamese independence under Ho Chi Minh. The War Spreads Main Idea: By supporting South Vietnam, U.S. leaders hoped they could keep communism contained. MapMaster: The Cold War in Asia, 1945–1960 Progress Monitoring Transparency

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5. American Involvement Grows Sec 2: American Involvement Grows A Wider War Main Idea: The Gulf of Tonkin incident marked the start of increasing U.S. involvement in Vietnam. An Unconventional War Main Idea: Despite a massive commitment of U.S. forces, years of fighting did not bring victory in Vietnam. A Nation Divided Main Idea: The American people were deeply divided over the Vietnam War. History Interactive: Learn About Jungle War in Vietnam Progress Monitoring Transparency

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7. The War Ends Sec 3: The War Ends Election of 1968 Main Idea: Nixon won the 1968 presidential election for the Republicans. The War Winds Down Main Idea: Using both stepped-up force and negotiation, President Nixon got U.S. troops out of Vietnam. The Final Years of Conflict Main Idea: Two years after the Americans pulled out, North Vietnamese forces took over South Vietnam. Vietnam Balance Sheet Main Idea: The Vietnam War had long-lasting effects on both the United States and Vietnam. MapMaster: War in Southeast Asia Color Transparencies: 1968, A Tumultuous Year Progress Monitoring Transparency

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10. A Time of Uncertainty Sec 4: A Time of Uncertainty Richard Nixon in Office Main Idea: President Nixon eased relations with Communist nations while struggling with the economy at home. Watergate Scandal Main Idea: President Nixon resigned rather than face impeachment over the Watergate scandal. The Ford Presidency Main Idea: President Ford dealt with economic problems at home and aftereffects of the war in Vietnam. Color Transparencies: To The Moon Progress Monitoring Transparency

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