Name ________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________ Period ___________ Introduction to Vietnam In 1965, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. In to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States began sending military troops to support the democratic government of South Vietnam. With casualties mounting on the battlefront and increasing deployment of Americans to Asia, the Vietnam conflict sparked a massive anti-war protest in America. In addition, numerous movements” demanded equality. (including African Americans, women, “power Mexican Americans, people accused of crimes). The youthful counter culture was a visible part of “hippie” the era as well. Conservative American reacted to the counter- culture protests by electing Richard Nixon into office in 1968. Despite Richard Nixon’s success in dealing with China, was unable to instill hope among Americans. Day 1: Vietnam Although Vietnam is a nation with rich history, language, music, literature and dozens of ethnic cultures, to most Americans it is identified more with a war than as a country. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Defend your answer. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you know the following countries? Germany Italy Japan Vietnam What do you know? What did the United States lose in Vietnam? How long did the Vietnam War last? Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam?
Name ________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________ Period ___________ Introduction to Vietnam In 1965, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. In to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States began sending military troops to support the democratic government of South Vietnam. With casualties mounting on the battlefront and increasing deployment of Americans to Asia, the Vietnam conflict sparked a massive anti-war protest in America. In addition, numerous “power movements” demanded equality. (including African Americans, women, Mexican Americans, people accused of crimes). The youthful “hippie” counter culture was a visible part of the era as well. Conservative American reacted to the counter- culture protests by electing Richard Nixon into office in 1968. Despite Richard Nixon’s success in dealing with China, was unable to instill hope among Americans. Day 1: Vietnam Although Vietnam is a nation with rich history, language, music, literature and dozens of ethnic cultures, to most Americans it is identified more with a war than as a country. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Defend your answer. What do you know the following countries? Germany Italy Japan Vietnam What do you know? What did the United States lose in Vietnam? How long did the Vietnam War last? Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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