2. President after LBJ Nixon announced troop withdrawals in 1969 But, war continued for 5 more years

3. Gradual withdrawal of US troops in order for the South Vietnamese to take a greater role

4. April 30, 1970 US troops invade Cambodia to clear out the North Vietnamese and Vietcong supply centers

5. Kent State University (OHIO) May 4, 1970 Protest Cambodia invasion Burn ROTC building National Guards fire shots kill 4 and wounded 9

7. AMERICANS: 58,000 killed; 303,000 wounded Americans: 15% (3.3 million soldiers developed PTSD North & South Vietnamese Deaths: 2 million

8. Americans more cautious about their outlook on foreign affairs Americans more cynical about our Government North Vietnam takes over South Vietnam

9. President must inform Congress within 48 hours of sending troops into a hostile area without a declaration of war Troops can stay no longer than 90 days unless Congress approves president’s actions or declares War

11. HAWKS – would have won if employed more military power and blamed the antiwar movement for destroying American morale DOVES: Increased military force would have resulted in stalemate and the war in Vietnam may have led to military action from China or Soviet Union

12. Chapter 24; Section 1 Section 1 Assessment (page 801) Complete NUMBERS 1 and 2 (just complete the two-column chart for #2)