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Was the Vietnam War Necessary to Stop the Spread of Communism? Exploring Key Questions

This homework assignment delves into the Vietnam War and examines the essential question: Was the Vietnam War necessary to stop the spread of communism? We analyze the historical context, including the colonization of Vietnam, the rise of Ho Chi Minh, and the aftermath of the Geneva Accords that divided Vietnam. Additionally, we'll explore President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiatives and assess whether his leadership made a lasting impact. Students are encouraged to reflect on these themes and enjoy their weekend pondering this critical aspect of U.S. history.

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Was the Vietnam War Necessary to Stop the Spread of Communism? Exploring Key Questions

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  1. Good Morning!!!! • NVC • HOT ROC: LBJ • The Vietnam War Essential Question: Was the Vietnam War necessary to stop the spread of Communism? Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

  2. HOT ROC: LBJ • Do you think Lyndon Johnson was a great president, based on what he accomplished with the Great Society?

  3. Background to the Vietnam War • Vietnam part of French colony Indochina • Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese nationalist leader leads war for independence against the French • Wins control of north Vietnam in 1954

  4. Background to Vietnam War • Geneva Accords divides Vietnam in half • North governed by Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese communists • South governed by Diem, unpopular pro-French puppet • 1960 Ho Chi Minh likely to win presidential election to unify country • Diem cancels the election in the south • Ho Chi Minh starts Viet Cong nationalist movement to liberate south Vietnam

  5. Vietnam War Begins • 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gives President Johnson power to stop the spread of Communism in Vietnam • Vietnam War begins • Was it necessary?

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