LE4-C5S7T5L3pg The Dominican Republic and the War in Vietnam

Purpose This lesson will discuss the U.S. actions to thwart Communism in the Dominican Republic and Vietnam.

1. Demonstrate the cause and effect relationship between events in the Dominican Republic and Vietnam 2. Explain the impact of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution on U.S. presence in Vietnam 3. Show the effect of protests at home on the conduct of the war in Vietnam

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

How much do you feel you already know about the conflict in Vietnam? A.Tons – I have studied this topic in depth. B.Quite a Bit – I have spent some time exploring it. C.Some – We covered this is some class, didn’t we? D.Practically Nothing – Hardly ever thought about it.

True or False: During World War II the U.S. and Communists in Vietnam were allies against Japan and Germany. A.True B.False

List 2-3 events in your life where you can identify the cause and effect relationship leading up to what happened. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

During the Cold War, the Domino Theory was based on the thinking that if Communism took hold in one Southeast Asian country, it would spill over into the next. Like dominoes, neighboring countries, one by one would fall.

 Constitutionally elected government of Juan Bosch was overthrown by Donald Reid Cabral.  When Bosch forces tried to take back the government the Marines were called in to evacuate U.S. and other foreign nationals.  The U.S. military established a safety zone to separate warring forces and fought the rebels until peace was restored.

CPS Lesson Question (3)

Why did the U.S. support a military faction instead of the democratically elected government in the Dominican Republic? A.The U.S. suspected Donald Cabral was pro- Communist. B.The U.S. supported imperialism. C.The U.S. thought Juan Bosch was pro-Communist. D.The Dominican military was more powerful.

1940s U.S. and Communists in Vietnam were allies against Japan and Germany 1950s Fear of Communism spreading in SE Asia changed U.S. policy in area The U.S. supported Vietnamese independence from France which they achieved in Geneva Accords divided Vietnam at the 17 th parallel 1960 Viet Cong was formed to overthrow Diem regime and force U.S. out

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson authorization, without a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of conventional military force in Southeast Asia.

February 1965 Viet Cong attacked military installments killing many Americans July 1965 U.S. military presence increased to 51,000 troops President Johnson ordered bombing of military targets in North Vietnam The draft was increased from 17,000/month to 35,000/month 1967 Increased number of actions against the enemy

 Anti-war protests abounded in the U.S.  President Nixon was elected after promising to end the war.  His plan, called Vietnamization, was designed to turn conduct of the war over to the army of South Vietnam.

CPS Lesson Question (4)

How were the conflicts in the Dominican Republic and Vietnam related? A.Both occurred in Southeast Asia. B.President Nixon presided over each. C.Both sought to prevent the spread of Communism. D.The U.S. was victorious in both efforts.

List 2-3 things you learned about American history that you did not know before this lesson. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

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