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Good Morning!!!! 1.NVC 2.HOT ROC: LBJ 3.The Vietnam War Essential Question: Was the Vietnam War necessary to stop the spread of Communism? Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
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HOT ROC: LBJ Do you think Lyndon Johnson was a great president, based on what he accomplished with the Great Society?
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Background to the Vietnam War Vietnam part of French colony Indochina Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese nationalist leader leads war for independence against the French – Wins control of north Vietnam in 1954
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Background to Vietnam War Geneva Accords divides Vietnam in half – North governed by Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese communists – South governed by Diem, unpopular pro-French puppet 1960 Ho Chi Minh likely to win presidential election to unify country – Diem cancels the election in the south – Ho Chi Minh starts Viet Cong nationalist movement to liberate south Vietnam
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Vietnam War Begins 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gives President Johnson power to stop the spread of Communism in Vietnam – Vietnam War begins – Was it necessary?
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