Tuesday April 29th, 2014

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Notes: 22-1
Map of Vietnam War

Random Facts
The first selfie was taken in 1839.
Honey is actually bee vomit.
Hitachi once produced an ATM that heated bills to 200
degrees C to kill any bacteria, then ironed them before
dispensing.

Review
What was Frances role in
Vietnam?
How did it get that way?

Why did the US join the efforts

in Vietnam?
How did they get involved?

Chapter 22 Section 1
Start of Vietnam War

Breakin it down
Chapter Main Idea: The United States becomes locked in a military stalemate
in Southeast Asia. U.S. forces withdraw after a decade of heavy war casualties
abroad and assassinations and antiwar demonstrations at home.
Essential Question: How did the Vietnam War impact life in the United
States?
Main Idea: To stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United
States uses its military to support South Vietnam.
Why it Matters Now: The United States support role in Vietnam began what
would become Americas longest and most controversial war in its history.

For what reason did the United States

support France in the war?

America Supports France in

Vietnam
French Rule in Vietnam
Late 1800sWW II, France rules most of Indochina
Ho Chi Minhleader of Vietnamese independence movement
helps create Indochinese Communist Party

1940, Japanese take control of Vietnam

Vietminhorganization that aims to rid Vietnam of foreign rule
Sept. 1945, Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnam an independent nation

France Battles the Vietminh

French troops move into Vietnam; French fight, regain cities, South
1950, U.S. begins economic aid to France to stop communism

The Vietminh Drive Out the French

Domino theory countries can fall to communism like row of dominoes

1954, Vietminh overrun French at Dien Bien Phu; France surrenders
Geneva Accords divide Vietnam at 17th parallel; Communists get north
Election to unify country called for in 1956

U.S. Involved
Diem Cancels Elections
Ho has brutal, repressive regime but is
popular for land distribution
S. Vietnams anti-Communist president Ngo
Dinh Diem refuses election
U.S. promises military aid for stable,
reform government in South
Diem corrupt, stifles opposition, restricts
Buddhism
Vietcong (Communist opposition group in
South) kills officials
Ho sends arms to Vietcong along
Ho Chi Minh Trail

Who were the Vietcong fighting?

U.S. Involved
Kennedy and Vietnam
Like Eisenhower, JFK backs Diem financially; sends
military advisers
Diems popularity plummets from corruption, lack of
land reform
Diem starts strategic hamlet program to fight Vietcong
villagers resent being moved from ancestral homes

Diem presses attacks on Buddhism;

monks burn themselves in protest
U.S.-supported military coup topples government;
Diem assassinated

What did the Tonkin Gulf Resolution grant President Johnson?

President Johnson Expands the

Conflict
The South Grows More Unstable
Succession of military leaders rule S. Vietnam; country unstable
LBJ thinks U.S. can lose international prestige if communists win

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

Alleged attack in Gulf of Tonkin; LBJ asks for power to repel enemy
1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution gives him broad military powers
1965 8 Americans killed, LBJ orders sustained bombing of North
U.S. combat troops sent to S. Vietnam to battle Vietcong

Essential Question:
Was the United States justified in its actions
during the Vietnam War?

Gulf of Tonkin
Focus on these three questions as we read. Once we are done,
you must answer ONE question fully. This needs to be a well
structured and supported paragraph.
Had the USS Maddox provoked the attack?
Was LBJ fully informed of the events?
Did the United States make the decision to enter Vietnam too quickly?
Explain!

Gulf of Tonkin (part 2)

Research and review American decisions to go to war in
1898, 1917 and 1941. Answer each question below with
each war.
What were the concerns then?
Did they make the right decision to go to war?
How did the decision to enter that war compare to the decision
to enter the Vietnam War?

Fridays Worksheet

Assignment
Read letter together
Answer ALL questions in complete sentences
Do not even think of copyingstarting now.
We are grading the back side together in
____ Minutes