Vietnam+War

Vietnam War By: Drew Diehl Objective: To understand the Vietnam War, and US involvement.

media type="custom" key="6062715" Website Link: This website provides great information about the Vietnam War, the events leading up to it, and the aftermath. It is well organized so it is easy for the reader to find wanted information. It uses the format of a time line to show the dates of specific events. The site tells more specifically about the United States' involvement in Vietnam. One criticism of the website is that there is many pages which wastes valuable time that could be spent researching. It also starts at the early parts of the conflict in Vietnam so the reader can learn about background information if it is desired. Overall this site lets the reader gain any information that he desires.

Questions

1.In what ways are the Iraq War and the Vietnam War similar?

2.What is the author's opinion on the Iraq War?

3.What does the oil pipe represent in the cartoon?

Answers 1. In both the US is fighting someone elses war that appears to have no end. 2. That it is a waste of time and money on a worthless topic. 3. An ongoing struggle to find resources and a never ending battle with terrorists.

media type="custom" key="6061433" media type="custom" key="6051593" __Reflection Questions__ 1. Has the US benefitted at all from involvement in Vietnam? For the most part no, America suffered many losses both socially and economically. The only positive thing they can do is use it as a learning experience for future situations. 2. In what ways is the Vietnam War similar to the Korean war? In both cases the US was on the South's side. Both wars were fought to try and stop a communist regime from coming into power. Both looked like a blunder on America's part. 3. How can the war compare to other topics we have learned about this year? It is similar to Imperialism in Africa. They are similar because the US, much like the Europeans, overstepped their boundaries. By going where they should not have they found themselves in situations that jeopardized their people. 4. What lessons can be learned from military mishaps such as the Vietnam War and Korean War? Not to go where help is unneeded. Worry about stuff on the home front instead of troubles abroad. Precious money and resources should not be spent in a questionable military action. 5. Why does America rush to aid countries in civil war? As a major world power America thinks it is necessary to save everyone. They also try to exploit countries when they are weak for their own economic gains. They also hope to spread liberty, justice, and equality to all the less fortunate countries in the world.

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