in this context, an engagement is a fight or battle between armed forces

a protest is a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

US involvement in Vietnam

History

This prepares pupils for an understanding of the domestic consequences of the Vietnam War for the USA

Pupils know that the USA had emerged from WW2 as a leading global power, and have some contextual understanding of communism and capitalism

USA: why was the USA involved in Vietnam?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the US had been to war against France recently

the US had publicly stated that they wished to control French Indochina

the US didn't get involved in other countries' business after WW2

the US usually supported countries that tried to break away from colonial powers

Why can it be considered unexpected that the US supported the French in their effort to regain control of French Indochina?

Place the US presidents that were involved in Vietnam in the order in which they were in office.

Complete the sentence: Eisenhower's belief in the {{}} theory meant that he was willing to support Diem's corrupt government if it could prevent communism from spreading.

Which president authorised the use of napalm and Agent Orange in the Vietnam War?

Under Johnson, how many US troops were in Vietnam by 1968?

Complete the sentence: in the summer of 1967, 100 000 Vietnam War protesters took part in a demonstration dubbed the 'March to the ...'.

What does the 'S' stand for in Johnson's BEAST approach to the war in Vietnam?

Complete the sentence: Vietcong fighters were able to hide from US and ARVN troops in sophisticated {{}} systems.

a place of significant danger, activity or violence

What is meant by the term 'hotspot' in warfare?

Complete the sentence with the correct year: The Tet Offensive began on 31st January ...

Approximately how many US soldiers lost their lives during the Tet Offensive?

it made him so popular that he won the next election in a landslide

it led to Congress granting the president additional powers

it led to Congress removing some of the president's powers

it made him so unpopular that he decided not to stand for reelection 

How did the Tet Offensive affect President Johnson's political career?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

US involvement in Vietnam

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.