Post by Mr. Wells on Jan 29, 2008 12:12:18 GMT -5
The Vietnam War
Viewed by many as the most tragic military conflict in American history, the Vietnam War spanned a decade, inspired international and intranational conflicts, greatly divided a nation, and still takes a toll on many veterans to this day. Understanding the events leading up to and during the Vietnam War, the social ramifications of the war, and the long-term effects on United States foreign policy and the veterans involved in the conflict. Below you will find possible search words to assist your exploration of this topic.
As with the Dust Bowl pre-reading for The Grapes of Wrath, you will be creating a PowerPoint that synthesizes the information you learn. Do not make the same mistakes you might have made for that particular assignment: review your score, criticially read your PowerPoint, and take the steps to ensure that you create a high-quality product.
Possible Keywords:
- Domino Theory and the Vietnam War
- Tonkin Gulf Resolution
- Anti-Vietnam War Movement
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Vietnam War
- Ho Chi Minh
Post your PowerPoint through Google Docs by Friday, February 1st, at midnight.
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