5.2 The Vietnam War

Open Ended

What do you already know about the Vietnam War?

Multiple Choice

What were two main reasons the U.S. supported South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• To maintain a democratic government and stop communism from spreading

• To gain access to natural resources and land

• To establish a military base in Asia and control trade routes

• To support the North Vietnamese government

Multiple Choice

According to the graph, during which years did the number of U.S. troops in Vietnam increase most substantially?

• 1960-1962

• 1964-1966

• 1966-1968

• 1970-1972

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gave the Viet Cong an advantage over U.S. troops?

• Superior weapons

• More wealth

• Knowledge of the terrain

• Larger numbers

Draw

This is a picture of a typical Viet Cong tunnel system.  The U.S. army published this drawing to train service members.  Circle which part of the diagram is most surprising to you. 

Multiple Select

Which of the following were features of a typical Viet Cong tunnel system?

• Sleeping chambers

• Booby trap grenades

• Storage cache for weapons

• Airstrips for planes

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War?

• They revealed the U.S. had secretly expanded its actions in Vietnam

• They showed the Viet Cong's military strategies

• They announced the end of the war

• They described the geography of Vietnam

Poll

If you were alive during this time and heard about the Pentagon Papers, would you trust the government?

• Yes

• Nope

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of President Nixon's Vietnamization policy?

• To increase U.S. involvement in Vietnam

• To slowly reduce the U.S. role in Vietnam so South Vietnamese could manage the war

• To negotiate with North Vietnam for immediate peace

• To withdraw all American troops immediately

Multiple Choice

How did President Nixon's policy and the eventual outcome of the Vietnam War reflect the challenges of achieving 'peace with honor'?

• Nixon's policy led to a quick and honorable victory for the U.S.

• The U.S. achieved peace, but South Vietnam fell soon after troop withdrawal, showing the difficulty of maintaining peace with honor.

• The U.S. increased its involvement and won the war.

• Peace was achieved without any challenges.

Multiple Choice

What were the outcomes of the Paris Peace Accords and the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam?

• North Vietnam surrendered

• South Vietnam became stronger

• South Vietnam fell shortly after American troops left

• The war continued for many more years

Multiple Choice

Based on the information about the draft and racial disparity, which groups were most affected by the Vietnam War draft?

• Wealthy Americans

• African Americans and lower middle/working class young men

• Older adults

• Women

Draw

The picture is a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam" speech.  In the speech, MLK voices his opinion against the Vietnam War due to the violence and lack of support for the African American community.  Circle or underline which part of the speech stands out most to you. 

Open Ended

How do you think learning about the Vietnam War connects to events or issues in the world today?

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the Vietnam War after today's lesson?