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Cold War Conflicts: Korea vs. Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Explore the similarities between the Vietnam and Korea conflicts, understand containment theory, and delve into the tensions of the Cold War era, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. Learn about key events and strategies from both wars.

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Cold War Conflicts: Korea vs. Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis

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  1. Bell Ringer 4/15 & 4/16 Get Homework out to be stamped Name one similarity between the conflicts in Vietnam and Korea What is containment?

  2. Cold War Continued…

  3. Korea War (1950-53???) North (communist) invades S. Early part of War a lot of movement Most of war a stalemate Lessons of Korea

  4. Vietnam War (1954-73) First Against French N. v. S. North led by Ho Chi Minh (and Soviet Union) Guerrilla Warfare

  5. Vietnam War (1954-73) First Against French N. v. S. North led by Ho Chi Minh (and Soviet Union) Guerrilla Warfare 1973 US Withdraws 1975 South Falls to N.

  6. Cuba • Fidel Castro • Cuba goes Communistic • US attempts to overthrow Castro • Soviets build missile sites • Cuban Missile Crisis • US Blockades Cuba • Soviets send ships • Threat of War for 13/14 days • Stand down/Negotiations

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