1. Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
The Cold War
Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
Witness History Audio: America’s Role in Vietnam
Indochina After World War II
After the war, the French faced guerilla forces in their colony of Vietnam. The Vietnamese victory at the battle of Dienbienphu forced the French to leave. Vietnam was then divided into Communist and noncommunist sections. Guerilla fighters began operating in South Vietnam in the early 1960s.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the main idea of President Kennedy’s comment?” (He believed that civil wars could only be won by the people within a nation, not with outside forces.)
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2. Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
The Cold War
Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
America Enters the Vietnam War
The U.S. first sent supplies and military advisors to the South Vietnamese government. Then it sent hundreds of thousands of troops. The Soviets and Chinese sent aid but no troops to North Vietnam. Guerilla fighters were closely allied with villagers and knew the jungles well. The Tet Offensive changed public opinion over the war in the U.S.
Witness History Audio: The Vietnam War
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the main idea of President Kennedy’s comment?” (He believed that civil wars could only be won by the people within a nation, not with outside forces.)
The Vietnam War Ends
The mounting deaths brought growing opposition to the war in the U.S. The U.S. negotiated a cease-fire and withdrew its troops with the understanding that South Vietnam would be able to determine its own future. Two years later, North Vietnam conquered the South.
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3. Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
The Cold War
Section 4: War in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia After the War
In Cambodia, Communist guerilla fighters known as the Khmer Rouge overthrew the government. Dictator Pol Pot forced everyone to work in the fields and about a third of the population died. Vietnam finally intervened and drove out the Khmer Rouge.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the main idea of President Kennedy’s comment?” (He believed that civil wars could only be won by the people within a nation, not with outside forces.)
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