US HISTORY Unit 9 Week 3

Monday, April 28 th Computer lab time

Monday 4/28 Agenda HOT ROC The Century video clip The end of the war Homework: None

HOT ROC – Homework Review Nixon t-chart Swap info with your partner Review key concepts together in pairs: How was Nixon able to win the election of 1968? Give examples of Nixon’s blend of conservative and liberal domestic policies What was stagflation? Can you think of another example of this in American history? What was his biggest success with foreign policy and biggest failure?

Ending the War in Vietnam: Option Approaching the Apocalypse Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

The War Ends Ho Chi Minh dies 1969 Negotiations w/ Le Duc Tho are not initially successful 1973 Ceasefire declared Paris Agreement troops out, bombing ends… war ends

Vietnam After the War Fighting continues Communist takeover 1975 New prime minister Pham Van Dong 1 million + S. Vietnamese fled Believed to be a war that “nobody won”

Tuesday, April 29 th HOT ROC Writing Prompt Dining Room Table Prep

Writing Prompt (53.6): Explain what lessons emerged from the Vietnam War? Group A: Robert McNamara Group B: William Westmoreland Group C: David Horowitz How would each man have felt about the war in Afghanistan? How would each man have felt about the war in Iraq? How would each man have felt about the draw downs in Iraq and Afghanistan?

SO… HOW DID AMERICAN FAMILIES FEEL ABOUT THE WAR IN VIETNAM?

Welcome to the Smith Household, 1971 You are a having dinner at the Smith house. During this time, the country is divided between Hawkes and Doves, Hippies and the Silent Majority, the haves and the have nots. This is something that the Smiths will be discussing at dinner because they are very interested in both foreign and domestic policy. You will be assigned a role to play. As you get to know your character, think about the following questions: 1. Should the U.S. continue to be involved in the war in Vietnam? 2. What would victory mean in the war? 3. How were America’s founding ideals influenced/affected by the war? Use the packet and pages to answer the questions based on your character’s POV

Dining Room Table simulation Tomorrow we will be performing a simulation of a dinner at the Smith’s house in Roles: Mom Dad Older son Daughter Daughter’s boyfriend Younger Son Grandpa Visiting Vietnamese journalist

Character Name Father- Harold SmithConnor, Austin, Chris, Paul Mother- Lucille SmithStella, Hope, Ariana, Elyse Grandpa- George SmithMichail, Tommy, Sophie, Yuna Older Son- John SmithZach, Jaymei, Herbert, Luis Younger Son- Tommy Smith Jake, Devon, Gil, Gabby Daughter- Debbie SmithAllie, Tori, Micaela, Rachel Guest- Sam YoungAlex, Andie, Ian, Natalie Guest- Ly Qui ChungLindsay, Rebecca, Byron, Teralyn Group Roles- 1 st Period

Character Name Father- Harold SmithJose, Jim, Jimi, Alondra Mother- Lucille SmithAmy, Jamie, Olivia, Nicole K Grandpa- George SmithConner, Joey, Jen, Nicole A Older Son- John SmithDustin, Steven, Lizzie, Haley Younger Son- Tommy Smith Cristian, Brian, Antonio, Abby Daughter- Debbie SmithHarper, Elissa, Maritza, Rosa Guest- Sam YoungAlex, Christian, Jeremy, Meg Guest- Ly Qui ChungJunior, Ben, Vanessa, Erica Group Roles- 2 nd Period

Character Name Father- Harold SmithAlex, Anthony, Kelvin, Angel Mother- Lucille SmithAlexandra, Karen, Abby, Joanna Grandpa- George SmithAllen, Cierra, Kelly, Madison Older Son- John SmithJoey, Amy Z, Christina Younger Son- Tommy Smith Juan, Patrick, Isaiah, Lauren Daughter- Debbie SmithDestiny, Emma, Morgan, Lindsey Guest- Sam YoungAntonio, Dyanna, Amy L, Ana Guest- Ly Qui ChungKim, Johann, Mariah, Berenice Group Roles- 4 th Period

Step 1: Review background information from your reading notes and textbook. Step 2: Examine evidence packet. Identify quotes and instances that would support your character’s beliefs. Step 3: Prepare arguments based on the table in your packet. Simulation Procedures: Step 4: Listen closely as each dinner table participant makes an opening remark. Step 5: Through questioning and discussion, draw out information from the other participants. Step 6: Questions for discussion—1. Should the U.S. continue to be involved in the war in Vietnam? 2. What would victory mean in the war? 3. How were America’s founding ideals influenced/affected by the war? Pre-Dinner Preparation:

Block Day 4/30-5/1 Agenda Dining Room Table Watergate and Nixon Homework Study for your test Put together your packet Reminders Test Review, Lunch Thursday 4/18 Unit 9 Test, Friday 4/19

Dining Room Table Simulation Procedures: Listen closely as each dinner table participant makes an opening remark. Through questioning and discussion, draw out information from the other participants. Questions for discussion—1. Should the U.S. continue to be involved in the war in Vietnam? 2. What would victory mean in the war? 3. How were America’s founding ideals influenced/affected by the war?

Debrief Which role from the dinner table conversation do you most identify with? Which role do you least identify with? Why? Character Name Father- Harold Smith Mother- Lucille Smith Grandpa- George Smith Older Son- John Smith Younger Son- Tommy Smith Daughter- Debbie Smith Guest- Ly Qui Chung Guest- Sam Young

Nixon and Watergate Why do people cheat on tests? What’s the psychology behind it? Overview of Watergate Read 54.4 What do Nixon’s actions reveal about him as a person?

New Vocab Nixon’s Presidency: Détente Impeach

Friday 5/2 Agenda The “Me Decade” Homework Finish time capsules for Monday

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity A time capsule is a historic cache of goods and/or information, usually intended as a method of communication with people in the future. Time capsules are sometimes created and buried during celebrations such as a World Fair, cornerstone laying for a building or other event. The phrase "time capsule" has been in use since about 1937.

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity Take 20 minutes to skim the content of Chapter 55. Make a list of political, economic and social events you feel are most important or best convey the 1970s decade. Categorize them as political, economic and social. Take 10 minutes with your group to compare lists and come up with a master list of events. Take 15 minutes to brainstorm what physical artifact you might put in a time capsule to represent each thing on your list. If time allows: Share and compare with a neighboring group.