Cold War Conflicts: Vietnam May 1 & 4, 2015

Vietnam Objective: Purpose: Standard(s): To understand the cause & effects of the Vietnam War and the controversies of continual Cold War conflicts. Purpose: To understand the magnitude of this controversial conflict and the changing of public opinion in relation to wartime, peace, and Domino Theory. Standard(s): 5.1 - Students will describe and interpret the causes and the effects of World War I and World War II on the relationship between the United States and Europe by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills. H4.[9-12].1 - Describe and interpret the causes and effects of World War I and World War II on the relationship between the United States and Europe.

Grab a Cartoon Analysis worksheet. Warm-Up: Activating Prior Knowledge Grab a Cartoon Analysis worksheet. Answer both sides of the cartoon questions, #1 & 2. Turn into basket when finished. 10 minutes.

Vietnam War: Causes Domino Theory – Fear that if one Southeast Asian nation fell to Comm. The others would fall also. Ho Chi Minh – Sympathized with Comm. Vietminh – League of Independent Vietnam. Against French control. French formed Republic of Vietnam. Geneva Accords – Divided near the 17th parallel. U.S. and 7 other nations formed SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). Pres. Eisenhower pledged support to S. Vietnam resist N. Vietnam. V.W. Begins.

Vietnam War: Effects

Vietnam War: Comparing Wars WWII Vietnam 1. U.S. Territory Attacked Foreign country attacked 2. World War – Germany, Italy, Japan Vs. U.K., U.S., Russia Civil War – North Vs. South 3. To protect U.S. & its Allies To fight communism & protect allies 4. Declaration of War Congress never officially declared war 5. Americans supportive of the war Controversial; anti-war protests 6. Clearly Defined Combat Zones Enemy could be anywhere: Well hidden, guerrilla tactics; In Jungle. 7. Goal: To Gain as much ground as possible To push back the enemy / Prevent the spread of Communism. 8. Enemy easily recognized – Distinct uniforms, weaponry, equipment, etc. Enemy not well identified 9. Average age 26 Average age 18 10. Excellent G.I. Bills – Books, Tuition, Living Expenses Reduced G.I. Benefits Education opportunities decreased – Only 25% of veterans used their edu. Benefits Exposure to Agent Orange

Video – Brain Pop: The United Nations Watch Video: Take five facts on the significance of the United Nations: I.E. What does it do? How was it founded? How does a country become part of the U.N.? How does the U.N. encourage countries to participate? Freebie / Whatever you want. -

Read through Guided Reading U.N. Guided Reading Receive worksheet Read through Guided Reading Answer questions on the worksheet by finding answers in the Guided Reading.

Closure: Exit Slip What does the U.N. do? What are some benefits of the U.N.? What is some controversy with the U.N.?

Warm-up: CNN Student News Receive Notebook and write NAME & CLASS PERIOD # on the front (if possible) and back. Write down 5 IMPORTANT facts as you watch the video. 1 point = 1 correctly written fact. I need to see at least (a minimum of) 5 facts.