Packet 1: Roots of American Involvement/ Early Vietnam War

Which major country occupied Vietnam from 1800 until World War II?

• The Japanese

• The French

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

What country does NOT make up a part of Indochina?

• Vietnam

• Laos

• Cambodia

• Thailand

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who was president of the United States when the Gulf of Tonkin resolution was signed?

• Eisenhower

• Kennedy

• Truman

• Johnson

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What United States president made the statement, "In the final analysis, it's their war", suggesting that he might have withdrawn from Vietnam, if given the chance.

• Eisenhower

• Kennedy

• Truman

• Johnson

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Who is the communist leader of Northern Vietnam?

• Dien Bien Phu

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Diem

• Saigon

What is a proxy war?

• A war in which the country that wins is the least exhausted.

• A war in which allies supply military aid and money, but put no "boots on the ground".

• A war that is fought on a level battlefield, similar to American Revolution.

• A war fought in the trenches.

What is the name of the theory Eisenhower explained, in which countries on the brink of communism could fall if the surrounding countries fall?

Based on what we've read so far ( and know about the Vietnam War), do you believe America should have been involved? Explain why or why not.

Rubric: 1 pt for answering question

1 pt for explanation

2 pts for providing solid evidence

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What are the TWO major natural resources desired in Vietnam?

• rice

• rubber

• cinnamon

• salt

What did the Geneva Accords do?

• Divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel

• Divided Vietnam along the 19th parallel

• Reunified Vietnam

• Allowed American troops the right to leave Vietnam.