1. Unit 4: Times of Change
Vietnam and the 60s

2. WHAT EFFECT DID THE DECADE OF THE ’60S HAVE ON THE UNITED STATES?
Essential Question
WHAT EFFECT DID THE DECADE OF THE ’60S HAVE ON THE UNITED STATES?

3. What Do You Know? (Anticipation Guide)
True or False
Vietnam happened too long ago to really affect my life.___
Antiwar protesters used only peaceful tactics. ___
The draft was fair. ___
Many Americans thought that antiwar protesters and draft evaders were traitors. ___
Only people who couldn't avoid the draft served in Vietnam. ___
Woodstock gave the hippies a chance to live their dreams of a better society. ___

4. What Do You Know? (Anticipation Guide)
True or False
Young Americans influenced the government through antiwar protests___
Americans generally trusted what the government said about Vietnam. ___
Public pressure forced the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam. ___
Vietnam veterans were welcomed home as heroes.___
The memory of Vietnam makes Americans reluctant to get involved in foreign wars.___
At the end of the Vietnam conflict, America was a different nation. ___

5. The Swinging Sixties By Donald R. Gallo
Read The Swinging Sixties on p.9 of “Times of Change”
Discuss with a partner: What characteristics of the ’60s does Donald Gallo consider significant?

6. The Swinging Sixties By Donald R. Gallo
Discuss with a partner: What characteristics of the ’60s does Donald Gallo consider significant?
-the struggle for racial equality.
-Reverend King, Malcom X, President John F. Kennedy, and his brother Bobby Kennedy were all assassinated.
- “Space Race” between Soviets and Americans
-Fighting escalated in Vietnam
-American casualties led to antiwar protests “Make love, not war”

7. A Dubious Crusade By James A. Warren
Read A Dubious Crusade on p of “Times of Change”
Then, log into Engrade and answer the following questions under the Discussions section.
How does James A. Warren think the Vietnam War changed America? Cite evidence from the article "A Dubious Crusade".
Also, what aspect of Vietnam or the 60's is of most interest to you and why?

8. Located on pg. 14 in “Times of Change”
Concept Vocabulary
Located on pg. 14 in “Times of Change”
or —> online
Identify the relationship between these terms. What does this show about the ’60s?

9. Building Background Knowledge on the Vietnam War
Independent Practice:
Read the COMMONLit article Introduction to the Vietnam War by clicking here
*Be sure to refer to the footnotes for important vocabulary terms that may be unfamiliar to you*
After reading, complete the “Introduction to the Vietnam War” quiz on Engrade.