'Vietcong' presentation slideshows

REVIEW FOR THE UNIT 13 TEST

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Essential Question

Essential Question. What events led to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?. The United States and Vietnam. Vietnam. Controlled by France until WWII Seized by Japan Pushed for independence after the war. Ho Chi Minh. Leader of a nationalist movement in Vietnam Founded the Vietminh.

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Objective: To examine the causes and effects of the Vietnam War.

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Do Now

Do Now. What is the other name for the Vietcong? Where were the Vietcong located? What did the Vietcong fight for? What was their ultimate goal? Homework: Vietnam Quiz Thursday Sections 1 & 2. (map included). Vietcong. Chapter 22 Section 2. GENERAL WILLIAM WESTMORELAND.

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BELL QUIZ: USE PAGES 882 -887

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Chapter 30

Chapter 30. Suburbs flourish- urban decay Liberal tradition Tame capitalism Reform American society Govt. play active role in economy Intelligence of experts Infectious and energizing Election of 1960- JFK, youngest ever -Catholic. New frontiers Cold war during JFK presidency

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Vietnam: US Involvement and Escalation

Vietnam: US Involvement and Escalation. Chapter 22, Section 2 Notes. Objectives. Explain the reasons for the escalation of US involvement in Vietnam Describe the military tactics and weapons used by US forces and the Vietcong Explain the impact of the war on American society.

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Do Now: Take out Notes HW : Vietnam HW Sheet 1 due next class

Do Now: Take out Notes HW : Vietnam HW Sheet 1 due next class. The Escalation of American Presence in Vietnam. Review of Terms. Vietminh Vietcong Ho Chi Minh Ngo Dinh Diem. Americanization of Vietnam. Geneva Accords mandated election in 1956 Ho Chi Minh predicted to win

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The Conditions of the Vietnam War

The Conditions of the Vietnam War. Advantages of Vietcong. Lacked high-powered weaponry, so used hit-and-run and ambush tactics Used knowledge of terrain to their advantage Laced the terrain with various booby traps and land mines Use to the sweltering head, jungles, leeches.

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Bell Ringer 12/12/08

Bell Ringer 12/12/08. Explain the ideals of Ho Chi Minh. How was France connected to Vietnam? Which side (N or S) does the U.S. support during the Vietnam War?. The Vietcong. Rebel Communist group in S. Vietnam that fought for N. Vietnam Killed 1,000s of S. Vietnamese officials

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19.2 Vietnam Divides the Nation

19.2 Vietnam Divides the Nation. I. An Antiwar Movement Emerges. A. General William Westmoreland claimed the enemy was on the brink of defeat (1967).

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Sec. 3 The Vietnam Years at Home

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July 28 th , 1965

July 28 th , 1965. America Enters the War. 1965. US Strategy. 1. War of Attrition Wear down the enemy Utilizing overwhelming air power Massive bombing campaigns Video 2. Keep China from entering the war

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22.5 Ending Vietnam

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Chapter 22 Section 2

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Vietnam

Vietnam. Where is Vietnam?. How did the war begin? After WWII, a Vietnamese communist named Ho Chi Minh led a war for independence, defeating the French in 1954. CIA said that if free elections were held, the communists would win.

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The Coup

The Coup. November 1, 1963 S. Vietnamese army officers staged a coup and assassinated Diem JFK supported the coup but not the assassination LBJ did not think it was a war worth fighting but did not know how to get out Vietcong attacks continued and American involvement grew and became deeper.

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GCSE MODERN WORLD HISTORY

GCSE MODERN WORLD HISTORY. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1945-1975 VIETNAM WAR INTERACTIVE. WHY DID THE USA FAIL TO WIN THE VIETNAM WAR?. 8. Diem's government proved corrupt, oppressive , and extremely unpopular. Nonetheless, the United States continued to support it.

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