May 13, 2022 – World History Guild

What We Did Today

Hello!

Because we needed a hedgehog wearing a little hat!

EQ: Why did the West get involved in Vietnam?

Essential Skills: Describe and explain the political, economic and cultural impact of the Cold War and its affects on developing nations. (DOK 3)

I can: Construct a timeline detailing the events of the Vietnam War.

Agenda: Vietnam War Timeline

While the Vietnam War mostly involves the United States, it’s impact is global. It’s a “hot war” that flares up right in the middle of the Cold War as the U.S. attempts to stop the spread of communism in Asia. Once China fell to communism, the U.S. was freaking out that it could spread through the entire continent. So, let’s find out what happens when they attempt to prevent communism from taking hold in Vietnam.

To get an overview of the war, we are going to create a timeline of the war from start to finish. Complete the following assignment on a piece of paper using the provided scans.