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The Vietnam War Ms. Hunt RMS IB Unit 6
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Vietnam War Controlled by France during Imperialist Era
1954- peace agreement between the French and Vietnamese Created 2 countries Communist- North Vietnam Non-Communist- South Vietnam 1957- Vietnam War breaks out North Vietnam invades South Vietnam Battle between the 2 for control of the nations *Think about it- Do you see any connections between the Cold War?
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Vietnam War Continued United States become involved- wants to prevent communism from spreading Policy of Containment to prevent “Domino Theory” Fighting spilled over to Cambodia and Laos Communist governments also began 1975- North Vietnam takes full control of the country Following the Vietnam War, the entire peninsula becomes communist
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Opposition to Vietnam War
U.S. 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
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