Causes of the Vietnam War
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Objective
I can explain some reasons why the United States and Vietnam went to war, from both countries' points of view.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe the situation in Vietnam after the French Indochina War. What two countries were created, and what were their goals?
Why did the United States become involved in the conflict between North and South Vietnam?
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what was one reason the United States got involved in the Vietnam War? Explain your answer. According to the video, what was one reason North Vietnam fought in the Vietnam War? Explain your answer. The video mentions the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. How did this event influence the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?”
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