1. Cold War Conflicts: Vietnam May 1 & 4, 2015

2. Vietnam Objective: Purpose: Standard(s):
To understand the cause & effects of the Vietnam War and the controversies of continual Cold War conflicts.
Purpose:
To understand the magnitude of this controversial conflict and the changing of public opinion in relation to wartime, peace, and Domino Theory.
Standard(s):
5.1 - Students will describe and interpret the causes and the effects of World War I and World War II on the relationship between the United States and Europe by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills.
H4.[9-12].1 - Describe and interpret the causes and effects of World War I and World War II on the relationship between the United States and Europe.

3. Grab a Cartoon Analysis worksheet.
Warm-Up: Activating Prior Knowledge
Grab a Cartoon Analysis worksheet.
Answer both sides of the cartoon questions, #1 & 2.
Turn into basket when finished.
10 minutes.

5. Vietnam War: Causes
Domino Theory – Fear that if one Southeast Asian nation fell to Comm. The others would fall also.
Ho Chi Minh – Sympathized with Comm. Vietminh – League of Independent Vietnam. Against French control.
French formed Republic of Vietnam.
Geneva Accords – Divided near the 17th parallel.
U.S. and 7 other nations formed SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization).
Pres. Eisenhower pledged support to S. Vietnam resist N. Vietnam. V.W. Begins.

6. Vietnam War: Effects

7. Vietnam War: Comparing Wars
WWII
Vietnam
1. U.S. Territory Attacked
Foreign country attacked
2. World War – Germany, Italy, Japan
Vs.
U.K., U.S., Russia
Civil War – North Vs. South
3. To protect U.S. & its Allies
To fight communism & protect allies
4. Declaration of War
Congress never officially declared war
5. Americans supportive of the war
Controversial; anti-war protests
6. Clearly Defined Combat Zones
Enemy could be anywhere: Well hidden, guerrilla tactics; In Jungle.
7. Goal: To Gain as much ground as possible
To push back the enemy / Prevent the spread of Communism.
8. Enemy easily recognized – Distinct uniforms, weaponry, equipment, etc.
Enemy not well identified
9. Average age 26
Average age 18
10. Excellent G.I. Bills – Books, Tuition,
Living Expenses
Reduced G.I. Benefits
Education opportunities decreased – Only 25% of veterans used their edu. Benefits
Exposure to Agent Orange

8. Video – Brain Pop: The United Nations
Watch Video:
Take five facts on the significance of the United Nations:
I.E.
What does it do?
How was it founded?
How does a country become part of the U.N.?
How does the U.N. encourage countries to participate?
Freebie / Whatever you want. -

9. Read through Guided Reading
U.N. Guided Reading
Receive worksheet
Read through Guided Reading
Answer questions on the worksheet by finding answers in the Guided Reading.

10. Closure: Exit Slip
What does the U.N. do?
What are some benefits of the U.N.?
What is some controversy with the U.N.?

11. Warm-up: CNN Student News
Receive Notebook and write NAME & CLASS PERIOD # on the front (if possible) and back.
Write down 5 IMPORTANT facts as you watch the video.
1 point = 1 correctly written fact.
I need to see at least (a minimum of) 5 facts.