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This reading guide explores the Vietnam War's impact on American society and the civil rights movements during the 1960s. It discusses the challenges of fighting in Vietnam, the psychological toll on soldiers, the shift in public opinion, and the rise of antiwar protests. It also examines the emergence of the term "Black Power" and the role of the Black Panther Party in advocating for African American rights, highlighting their community services and political efforts. The guide contextualizes these events against the backdrop of increasing violence and demands for social justice.
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Reading Guide #4 Political Changes Pgs. 388-398
The war in Vietnam… • Was part of a worldwide struggle to keep communism from spreading. • Was difficult to fight because of the rural country covered by dense forests. • Was difficult to fight because American soldiers were not used to this type of fighting.
The North Vietnamese Army… • Were often aided by local villagers. • Were well-trained, determined, and difficult to attack. • Used guerrilla warfare.
United States soldiers… • Found the fighting demoralizing. (damaging to morale and confidence) • Engaged in intense conflicts. • Saw battles and bombs destroy the Vietnamese countryside.
As more men served and died in Vietnam… • Americans began to pay more attention to the war. • People began to question whether the war was helping the Vietnamese or the Americans. • Reporters traveled to the conflict and sent back gruesome pictures of death and devastation.
By 1967… • Student leaders organized antiwar protests at colleges. • Young men publicly burned their draft cards. • *Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. called on President Johnson to end the war.
North Carolina participated in the Vietnam War by… • Training large numbers of troops. • Sending large numbers of troops to the conflict. • Expanding one of Fort Bragg’s missions: Special Forces operation.
President Richard Nixon… • Pulled American troops out of Vietnam. • Tried to gain a military advantage by bombing Cambodia. • Promised in his campaign to end the war in Vietnam.
At the end of the Vietnam War… • North Vietnam took over the South. • Many people felt bitter. • Veterans received little recognition for their sacrifices.
Why did some African Americans begin to lose faith in the non-violence approach to change? • Despite demonstrations, deaths, and federal laws, it seemed they had to fight for every small improvement.
How did the term “Black Power” originate? • Malcolm X was a spokesperson for the religious group the Nation of Islam. • They called their efforts “Black Power”.
Cite incidents of violence in North Carolina and the nation. • Riots broke out in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and other cities often in response to police brutality. • Martin Luther King’s assassination sparked riots throughout the United States. • In Greensboro and Wilmington African Americans and whites shot at each other.
Describe the purpose and achievements of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Explain why they became most widely known. • They wanted to build separate economic and political networks within African American communities. • Widely known for military-style organization, sharp denunciations of government authority, and their guns.
Achievements- • Worked within communities providing services like free breakfasts for children and medical services.
