Hey Folks! This week we will continue into Topic 17 and begin studying the Vietnam War. We will look at what events led to the US involvement in Vietnam, how the war escalated, and the toll it took on soldiers, the Vietnamese, and attitudes and opinions of the people at home.

Learning Objectives

Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam Part B

Objectives: Describe the reasons that the United States helped the French fight the Vietnamese. Identify ways in which the United States opposed communism in Southeast Asia. Analyze how the United States increased its involvement in Vietnam.

Topic 17.2 America’s Role Escalates

Objectives: Identify the factors that caused President Johnson to increase American troop strength in Vietnam. Assess the nature of the war in Vietnam and the difficulties faced by both sides. Evaluate the effects of low morale on American troops and on the home front.

New Assignments Due 3/22

1. Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam Part B
2. Topic 17.2 America’s Role Escalates

Late Assignments that Close 3/22

1. Topic 16.5 Reform Under Johnson
2. Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam Part A
3. Topic 16 Quiz
4. Topic 17 Pre Quiz