1. Unit 11: Vietnam

2. Introduction Highly controversial Changed politics & culture
To understand the war, we fist need to understand how & why the US got involved

3. The Vietnam War Throughout this unit:
Focus on the ideas expressed AND the words & phrases used
Think about the values & perceptions behind opinions

4. The Vietnam war You will:
Follow the path of US decision makers as the Vietnam War unfolded.
Be given the info they had at the time.
Analyze the situation in Vietnam at several junctures & explore the policy choices decision-makers considered.
Consider questions & lessons from the period that still influence policy-makers today.

5. The Cold War in Southeast Asia
Part 1
The Cold War in Southeast Asia

6. US Policy: Containment

7. France & Indochina

8. The US & SE Asia

9. Geneva conference

10. Map
Follow the directions to label & color the map in your packet.