Bell ringers April 16-20 World History

Why did the US get involved in Vietnam? BR #1: Monday, April 16 What type of war was Vietnam and what impact did that have on its popularity? Why did the US get involved in Vietnam? How was Vietnam a Cold War event?

What was the Tet offensive? BR #2: Tuesday, April 17 What was the Tet offensive? Who became President after Johnson and how much longer did Vietnam last under him? Explain the policy of containment.

What was the Great Leap Forward? BR #3: Wednesday, April 18 What was the Great Leap Forward? How was the Berlin blockade different from the Berlin wall? What was the Suez canal crisis?

What had occurred 80 years ago that upset the Middle East? BR #4: Thursday, April 19 What had occurred 80 years ago that upset the Middle East? What about Turkey upsets Islamic fundamentalists?

List three things you learned from the Road to 9/11 video. BR #5: Friday, April 20 List three things you learned from the Road to 9/11 video. Before turning in: Please put the following in the upper RIGHT-hand corner of your paper: First and last name Class period Date Once complete, please turn in all 5 bell ringers for this week.