The Vietnam War Ms. Hunt RMS IB Unit 6 2014-2015

Vietnam War Controlled by France during Imperialist Era 1954- peace agreement between the French and Vietnamese Created 2 countries Communist- North Vietnam Non-Communist- South Vietnam 1957- Vietnam War breaks out North Vietnam invades South Vietnam Battle between the 2 for control of the nations *Think about it- Do you see any connections between the Cold War?

Vietnam War Continued United States become involved- wants to prevent communism from spreading Policy of Containment to prevent “Domino Theory” Fighting spilled over to Cambodia and Laos Communist governments also began 1975- North Vietnam takes full control of the country Following the Vietnam War, the entire peninsula becomes communist

Opposition to Vietnam War U.S. citizens divided on whether or not to become involved in the war. Many felt it was not “our place” to become involved. Protests- Kent State Music