 | The domino theory, which governed much of U. S. foreign policy beginning in the early 1950s, held that a communist victory in one nation would quickly lead to a chain reaction of communist takeovers in neighboring states War (1954-75). In fact, the American failure to prevent a communist victory in Vietnam had much less of a global impact than had been assumed by the domino theory 6.13 Kb.  1 | read |
| Conflict in Vietnam, 1963-75 Revision Notes This topic is in Paper 2, the source-based exam – along with World War One. There is no choice of question. The paper tests your source skills 80.69 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Vietnam Conflict In 1954, a year after the Korean War had ended, the French suffered their final defeat in what had once been French Indochina 12.05 Kb. 1 | read |
| Why Did the United States Fight a War in Vietnam? America paid for the war the French fought against Communist Vietnam as a part of the Truman Doctrine (1947) "to help free peoples to maintain their free institutions and their national integrity against … totalitarian regimes." 32.85 Kb. 1 | read |
| Communist South – Democratic Why did America become involved in the Korean War – to stop the spread of Communism What large Asian country (hint this country resides solely in Asia) was supporting Korea –China 11 Kb. 1 | read |
 | The American Republic Since 1877 Video Opponents argued that intervening in Vietnam was immoral. Many young people protested or resisted the draft Victory was not achieved, although more than 58,000 American soldiers died. After the war, the nation had many wounds to heal 248.15 Kb. 4 | read |
| The United States and Vietnam, What Lies Ahead Note: The following text is reprinted from the original notes used for this speech 82 Kb. 1 | read |
| Morris K. Udall Selected Articles: The United States and Vietnam -what Lies Ahead? by Morris K. Udall Reprinted from Congressman's Report, Morris K. Udall, 2d District of Arizona, October 23, 1967 76.74 Kb. 1 | read |
 | Why did the usa fail in Vietnam? Once you know the areas you are least confident on reflect on why. What needs to change to make you confident on it? Sort that out, and then learn it. Be active, use all the resources the school has given you to help you 71.09 Kb. 1 | read |
| Aim: Topic: America’s involvement in Vietnam and start of the Vietnam War (1954-1965) Introduction – Background to Vietnam United Communist Vietnam. The United States told South Vietnam (who did not want to be Communist) not to honor the Geneva Accords and to remain their own separate country. When no election took place 14.43 Kb. 1 | read |
| Top Essentials to Know About the Vietnam War Name States. One of the first things to realize about the war is that it was a progressive thing. What began as a small group of 'advisors' under President Dwight Eisenhower ended up with over a total of 5 million American troops involved 70.16 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Vietnam War There was a real war in Vietnam, and real Americans were killed and maimed. With the us still trying to grapple with the concept of “limited war,” an opportunity to contain communism was lost. We could have won—wait and see 15.34 Kb. 1 | read |
| U. S. History Mr. Mintzes The Vietnam War States and Vietnam have normalized relations, it is especially difficult for many young people to understand why the war continues to evoke deeply felt emotions 51.67 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Vietnam War Vietnamese deaths. Even today, many Americans still ask whether the American effort in Vietnam was a sin, a blunder, a necessary war, or whether it was a noble cause, or an idealistic, if failed 106.38 Kb. 1 | read |
| Peace with Honor What was President Nixon doing in Vietnam – Trying to Win or Seeking a Peaceful Resolution? 88.19 Kb. 1 | read |