Australia’s involvement in The Vietnam War 1965-1975 Year 10 History Depth Study Australia’s involvement in The Vietnam War 1965-1975 What do you know about the Vietnam War? Brainstorm to set out your existing ideas and information.

Key Inquiry Questions What was the Vietnam War? Why did Australia become involved? Was this a popular decision? What was the nature of the Australian involvement? What was the impact of the media on the public’s opinion towards the war?

Watch this YouTube clip and consider the following questions: What can you tell about the geography, climate How old are the men? What are tasks/activities are they doing? What do you think the song is saying?

Imagine that these people were coming to your class to talk to you about their experiences of the Vietnam War. A soldier A protester A Vietnamese refugee 1. List a few questions you would like to ask each of them. 2. As a class choose the ‘Top 10’ you would like to ask the solider, the protester and the Vietnamese refugee.

What will be learning today? Firstly we will briefly look at… (pg. 194-197) Fighting conditions in Vietnam The issue of conscription Protests back in Australia The moratorium movement Later we will… Work on our questions for interviewing our veterans.

Vietnam War key words Ho Chi Minh Domino Theory 17th parallel Vietcong Guerrilla warfare Conscription / National service Regular army Moratorium