1968 A Tumultuous Year Ms. Ha Ch. 22 Sec. 4.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Vietnam War Part II Section 3.
Advertisements

Chapter 22 Section 4 Tumultuous: characterized by unrest or disorder
January 10, 2011 What was the war like ?
Chapter 25 Section 1 The Cold War Begins Section 3 The War Divides America Describe the divisions within American society over the Vietnam War. Analyze.
1968: A Tumultuous Year Chapter 22-4.
1968: A Tumultuous Year Main Idea: An enemy attack in Vietnam, two assassinations, and a chaotic political convention made 1968 an explosive year.
TEKS 8C: Calculate percent composition and empirical and molecular formulas. Opposition to the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War: Retaliation to Tet Offensive/ My Lai Massacre
Opposition to the Vietnam War Terms and People draftee − a young man who was drafted into military service Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
Vietnam Campus Chaos US In Vietnam 1968Nixon.
Vietnam Divides the Nation. The American commander in South Vietnam, General William Westmoreland, reported that the enemy was on the brink of defeat.
22.4 A BAD YEAR, TET OFFENSIVE Jan.1968, North Vietnamese & Vietcong sneak attack our forces during the Tet holiday We beat them back a month later.
Chapter 22: The Vietnam War Years Section 4: 1968: A Tumultuous Year.
Chapter 22 sec 3-5 Vietnam. War Draft Males = Lottery System Manipulatable system Medical exemptions Change residents = draft board National Guard.
: A Tumultuous Year Lesson Objective: To understand the impact of the events of 1968 on American History.
 List and describe three amendments AFTER the Bill of Rights (1-10) that had a major impact on American society. FOCUS.
1968 was a turning point for the US. To what extent is this an accurate assessment? By Shelby Stensland.
1968 A Tumultuous Year. HAWKSDOVES HAWKS PRO-WAR worldwide struggle against communism must protect SE Asia need ground troops to be successful Critical.
22.2: United States involvement & escalation in Vietnam 22.4 – 1968: Tumultuous Year Predications Describe the meaning of the term “home field advantage”
Lyndon Johnson was the 36 th President.
1968: A Tumultuous Year Section 4. Objective: Time, Continuality, & Change  Identify:  The Tet Offensive  Robert Kennedy  Eugene McCarthy  Understand:
Post World War II US In The Cold War.  Another conflict during the Cold War occurred in Vietnam in Southeast Asia.
War in Vietnam. France attempted to regain control of Vietnam after WWII (1950s). France attempted to regain control of Vietnam after WWII (1950s). Ho.
VIETNAM, CH 22 Section Tet Lunar New Year Truce War funerals Tet Offensive Vietcong launch attack on over 100 towns and 12 U.S. air bases Takes.
+ Chapter 16-Section 3 (Part 2) The War Divides America United States History Ms. Girbal Thursday, May 28, 2015.
American History Chapter : A Turning Point.
1968 Ch. 22 Section 4. Tet Offensive Jan 30th = Vietnamese New Year –Known as “Tet” Week long truce proclaimed for Tet –Celebrated or funerals being held.
Standard Addressed: 11.9 Students analyze U.S. foreign policy since World War II. Lesson Objectives: Section : A Tumultuous Year 1. Describe the.
Chapter 22 Section A Tumultuous Year
The Vietnam War Section 3 Vietnam Divides the Nation.
1968: A Tumultuous Year Chapter 22 – Section 4
Today’s Objective We will analyze the major issues and events of the Vietnam War, such as the Tet Offensive and the escalation of forces.
THE VIETNAM WAR PART II. I. RESISTANCE TO PEACE At height of the war in 1968, more than 500,000 troops were in Vietnam peace negotiations failed.
Tet Offensive North Vietnamese and Vietcong launch a surprise major attack in South Vietnam on the Vietnamese New Year (Tet) Able to enter the American.
30-4: 1968: A tumultuous Year. TET OFFENSIVE Causes:  The Vietnam War  The Vietcong’s push to capture cities in South Vietnam Effects:  A military.
The Vietnam War Vietnam Divides the Nation z66% of Americans supported war in 1965 zAs war dragged on public support dropped because zBody.
Vietnam Era – Day 6 Agenda: Vietnam Study Guide (35 minutes) – Get a book, work on your Vietnam Study Guides – Complete book questions #33-40 first – Due.
Vietnam Jeopardy VocabularyPeopleCauses/ Events U.S. Strategies Vietnam at Home Potpourri
Chapter 22 The Vietnam War years State Standards ,
VIETNAM DIVIDES THE NATION Chapter 25, Section 3 By Mr. Bruce Diehl.
Tet Offensive A Surprise Attack
Chapter 22 section 4 (pages )
Vietnam Jeopardy Vocabulary People Causes/ Events
THE TET OFFENSIVE 1968 Lobj: to consider the impact of the Tet Offensive on US involvement in the Vietnam War.
Opposition to the Vietnam War
1968 Chapter 30 Section 4.
1968 Tet Offensive Ms. Ha Chapter 22 Section 4.
Lesson 3 The Antiwar Movement
The Vietnam War
Ch. 22, Sec. 4 “1968: A Tumultuous Year” Objectives
Ending the wAr In Vietnam
The War Divides America ( )
Objectives Describe the divisions within American society over the Vietnam War. Analyze the Tet Offensive and the American reaction to it. Summarize the.
U.S. History Thursday: May 7th
Vietnam Divides the Nation
VIETNAM.
Lesson Objectives: CHAPTER 22: Section : A Tumultuous Year
1968: 1968 A Tumultuous Year An enemy attack in Vietnam, two assassinations, and a chaotic political convention make 1968 an explosive year.
Opposition to the Vietnam War
Opposition to the Vietnam War
Journal 5/12 Name 2 things President Johnson announced to the nation on March 31, (Page 750) Name 2 famous Americans assassinated in (Page.
Section : A Tumultuous Year
Vietnam Divides the Nation
The War divides America
The Vietnam War
Announcements Monday: Vietnam interview DUE
Module 16 – The Vietnam war
1968: A Tumultuous Year.
1968 Chapter 29.3.
Presentation transcript:

1968 A Tumultuous Year Ms. Ha Ch. 22 Sec. 4

I. The Tet Offensive A. Vietnamese New Year 1. January 30, 1968 2. Week long truce a) Celebrate New Year: firecrackers, flutes b) Bury the war dead: coffins

B. Vietcong: surprise attack 1. Over 100 towns 2. Inside coffins: weapons 3. Lasted for a month 4. VC: military defeat 32,000 dead 5. ARVN: 3,000 dead

C. Westmoreland: correct 1. Psychological: U.S. shaken 2. Moderates now: no more war 3. New Secretary of Defense: Clark Clifford

a) Studied situation: no way to win b) Johnson’s popularity dropped

D. Two major assassinations 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. Robert Kennedy 3. Continued campus protests

Both Assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr. Robert Kennedy

E. Richard M. Nixon 1. New President in 1968 2. Promised to restore order & leave Vietnam

Richard M. Nixon Election of 1968

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.