American History Chapter 33: The War in Vietnam IV. The War Ends

Bell Ringer Turn to page 998 – read quotation by George McGovern Turn to page 998 – read quotation by George McGovern What do you think? What do you think?

Objectives Explain why the US agreed to a cease-fire in January Explain why the US agreed to a cease-fire in January Describe the war’s long-term effects on Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. Describe the war’s long-term effects on Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. Evaluate the war’s long-term effects on the American people. Evaluate the war’s long-term effects on the American people.

Why did the US agree to a cease- fire in January 1973 Negotiations since 1969 had failed – Kissinger Negotiations since 1969 had failed – Kissinger Increased bombing did nothing Increased bombing did nothing

What long term effects did the war have on Vietnam and Vietnamese people? 185,000 S. Vietnamese dead – 500,000 civilians 185,000 S. Vietnamese dead – 500,000 civilians North and VC – over 1 million North and VC – over 1 million Refuges – Boat people – 1.5 million Refuges – Boat people – 1.5 million Vietnam veterans – 58,000 dead Vietnam veterans – 58,000 dead 2,500 MIA 600 POW 2,500 MIA 600 POW No parades No parades

What long-term effects did the war have on Americans? Cancer from Agent Orange Cancer from Agent Orange War Powers Act – limits Presidents use of military to 60 days – without a declaration War Powers Act – limits Presidents use of military to 60 days – without a declaration 150 billion – national debt and inflation 150 billion – national debt and inflation Government learned you can’t fight a war the people do not want – hesitant Government learned you can’t fight a war the people do not want – hesitant Vietnam Veterans Memorial – black – names in chronological order Vietnam Veterans Memorial – black – names in chronological order

Review Why did the US agree to a cease-fire in January 1973? Why did the US agree to a cease-fire in January 1973? What long term effects did the war have on Vietnam and the Vietnamese people? What long term effects did the war have on Vietnam and the Vietnamese people? What long-term effects did the war have on Americans? What long-term effects did the war have on Americans?