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Year 11
Edexcel
US involvement in Vietnam
I can explain the reasons why the US became more involved in Vietnam.
New
New
Year 11
Edexcel
US involvement in Vietnam
I can explain the reasons why the US became more involved in Vietnam.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- America’s involvement in Vietnam escalated up to 1968, with successive presidents committing more troops to the war.
- Support for their country’s involvement in Vietnam was initially high in America, but diminished as the war dragged on.
- Large-scale protests against the war in Vietnam became more and more frequent in America.
Common misconception
Americans were supportive of any war against a communist country.
Many Americans did support action against communists but an increasing number did not support the manner in which their country was fighting
Keywords
Engagement - in this context, an engagement is a fight or battle between armed forces
Protest - a protest is a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
At the start of the lesson, have students summarise their learning from each of the previous five lessons in the unit in the form of a picture or symbol and five key words. This will help consolidate their understanding of the unit as a whole.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does the 'S' stand for in Johnson's BEAST approach to the war in Vietnam?
Q2.
Complete the sentence: Vietcong fighters were able to hide from US and ARVN troops in sophisticated systems.
Q3.
What is meant by the term 'hotspot' in warfare?
the hottest part of someone or something
another name for a solar flare
a building with faulty heating
Q4.
Complete the sentence with the correct year: The Tet Offensive began on 31st January ...
Q5.
Approximately how many US soldiers lost their lives during the Tet Offensive?
100
10 000
100 000
Q6.
How did the Tet Offensive affect President Johnson's political career?
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
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Why can it be considered unexpected that the US supported the French in their effort to regain control of French Indochina?
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
Q2.
Place the US presidents that were involved in Vietnam in the order in which they were in office.
Q3.
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.
Q4.
Which president authorised the use of napalm and Agent Orange in the Vietnam War?
Q5.
Under Johnson, how many US troops were in Vietnam by 1968?
335 000
482 000
679 000
Q6.
Complete the sentence: in the summer of 1967, 100 000 Vietnam War protesters took part in a demonstration dubbed the 'March to the ...'.
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