W5D2: External, The Vietnam War **proper CHICAGO footnote citations**

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Humanities

Objective: Students will explore different perspectives of the U.S involvement in Vietnam and how the war ultimately lead to social upheaval in America.

Learning Resources: Most of the resources provided for this weeks discussion specifically address the Vietnam War but you may also use outside resources.

1st Post: Identify why the US got involved in the War (each of you will have a slightly different perspective or research findings/direction of your inquiry) and how did the US involvement in the Vietnam war heighten social tensions.

Think about these questions as you develop your answers:

  • Why did so many people in the US oppose the War?
  • How did the American people respond to the war: in the beginning, middle, and end?
  • What made this war so much different than the wars of the past?

2nd Post: Take a position, pick a side…whether you fully agree or not but stay on one side of the argument!

  • Did the United States of America belong in the Vietnam War?

3rd Post: Based on your fellow classmates 2nd post, respectfully engage in an open discussion. (opinion)