Vietnam and Korean Wars Unit 6 Ms. Hunt RMS IB

Korean War Japan controlled the territory throughout World War II- after their defeat – Soviet Union controlled Northern areas – USA controlled Southern Areas 1950 North Korean troops entered South Korea (with Soviet Union’s help) United States helps South Korea- wished to “save Korea from communism” cease fire signed creating the DMZ- demilitarized zone

Comparison of the Two Koreas North Korea Once Communist based Government, now totalitarian (totally controlled by the government) Korean Worker’s Party Dicator- Kim Jong Un Economy- Run by the state South Korea Government divided into 3 branches President- 5 year term and head of the govt. Economy- “Production, Exports, and Construction!” Western Influence

Dictators of Korea Dictator of North Korea, Under his regime, North Korea was charged with many human rights violations – Starvation – Public executions – Slave labor Very secretive society Nuclear program against UN policies created before the Korean War Died in December Son, Kim Jong Un took over North Korea Threats of nuclear missiles

USA and North Korean relations Struggle to keep peace and communication open between the nations. See what President Obama has to say about North Korea missile program. – What was President Obama’s warning to North Korea’s government? – Do you agree that nuclear weapons should not be used? – M M

Vietnam War Controlled by France during Imperialist Era peace agreement between the French and Vietnamese – Created 2 countries – Communist- North Vietnam – Non-Communist- South Vietnam Vietnam War breaks out – North Vietnam invades South Vietnam – Battle between the 2 for control of the nations

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

Opposition to Vietnam War USA 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

BrainPOP View the BrainPOP video! After reviewing the film clip, read over the FYI sheet and the data sheet with your partners. Discussion Questions: – Why did the US get involved in the Vietnam War? – Why did many US citizens protest the Vietnam War? – Which side do you believe in?

News Article Activity Utilize your notes, the BrainPOP video, the FYI and Data sheet to create a brief news article regarding the causes for Vietnam War and American protests against the war. Categories to include in your news article: – Title – 1 paragraph regarding the war (causes and effects/ type of warfare) – 1 paragraph regarding opponents of the war (protestors) – 1 image COLORED that would help describe your writing This could be a map, a person, an image from the battle field, protestors, or any other ideas you may have! If you finish in class, read Red Scarf Girl