(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.

3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
1. Why do you think it was contradictory for the
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy) United States, who supported decolonization
SW 1. Answer 3 MC after World War II, to support the French who
questions. 2. Write a colonized Vietnam in 1945? Essentially, why
SEEC paragraph that would the U.S. go against their anti-colonist
analyzes: Reasons
for U.S. support of beliefs? Explain!
the French in
Vietnam 2. How important do you think Ho Chi Minh was to
T-EQ: What issues in the
the Vietnamese cause? Explain!
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
3. Do you think the Vietnamese push for
independence in the 1940s compares to the
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, &
American colonial push for independence in the
economic ramifications 1770s? Yes / No / Explain!
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT describe and analyze the
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy) reasons for U.S. support of French Involvement in
SW 1. Answer 3 MC Vietnam.
questions. 2. Write a (Brick Words . Mortar Words)
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Reasons
for U.S. support of Todays Essential Question:
the French in
Vietnam
Deals with analyze the reasons for U.S. involvement
in Vietnam.
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to Analyze - examine methodically and in detail the purpose of
involve itself in S.E. Asia? something

O-EQ: What were the

social, political, &
economic ramifications
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
Title: U.S. Support for the French in Vietnam
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3 MC Date: March 2, 2017
questions. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Reasons Write down the
for U.S. support of Topics Essential
the French in
Vietnam
Question.

T-EQ: What issues in the

mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?

O-EQ: What were the

Create a Academic
social, political, &
economic ramifications Language section
of U.S. involvement in Beneath the T-EQ
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.

DOL: Given an exit

card (80% accuracy) US Aid to France
SW 1. Answer 3 MC during its
questions. 2. Write a colonization of
SEEC paragraph that
Vietnam
analyzes: Reasons
for U.S. support of
the French in Domino Theory
Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to Surrender May
involve itself in S.E. Asia? 1954
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, & The Geneva Accords
economic ramifications
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
Resource (Digital History Chapter 1 / The French in
DOL: Given an exit Indochina)
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2. Write a 1. Finding the main idea
SEEC paragraph that 2. Identifying supporting details
analyzes: Reasons 3. Using textual evidence to answer a question
for U.S. support of
the French in Analyze Paragraph 3 (The French Come to Indochina).
Vietnam
Why did the French move into Indochina?
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century Analyze Paragraph 4 (The French Civilization).
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia? How was Vietnamese Religion and Culture impacted by
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, & Analyze Paragraph 6 (French Civilization in Vietnam
economic ramifications Economics)
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War? Why were the French economically interested in Vietnam?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French Richard Nixon (1953)
Involvement in Why is the United States spending hundreds of millions of
Vietnam. dollars supporting the forces of the French Union in the fight
against communism in Indochina? If Indochina falls, Thailand is put
DOL: Given an exit
in an almost impossible position. The same is true of Malaya, with
card (80% accuracy)
its rubber and tin. The same is true of Indonesia. If this whole part of
SW 1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2. Write a
south-east Asia goes under communist domination or communist
SEEC paragraph that influence, Japan, who trade and must trade with this area in order
analyzes: Reasons to exist, must inevitably be oriented towards the communist
for U.S. support of regime. That indicates to you and to all of us why it is vitally
the French in important that Indochina not go behind the Iron Curtain.
Vietnam
Analyze the primary source excerpt above.
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to 1. In what way does the issue of Indochina (Vietnam)
involve itself in S.E. Asia? described by Nixon above tie into the Cold War? Explain!
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, & Challenge!!! Nixon mentions that it is vitally important that
economic ramifications Indochina not go behind the Iron Curtain. What does he mean
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War? by this statement? Explain and justify with evidence.
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
Why did the United States help the French in
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
Vietnam?
SW 1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2. Write a Reason 1: - The Domino Theory
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Reasons
for U.S. support of Reason 2: Strengthen the South and Contain
the French in Communism in the North of Vietnam
Vietnam

T-EQ: What issues in the Reason 3: U.S. Committed to Korea (policy of

mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to containment) so they were obligated to continue
involve itself in S.E. Asia? following this policy
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, & Reason 4: France was losing ground by 1954 (Dien Biun
economic ramifications
of U.S. involvement in Phu)
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
Next Course, Please
Reason 1: Domino Theory
DOL: Given an exit Subject:
card (80% accuracy) The Domino Theory /
SW 1. Answer 3 MC threat of the spread of
questions. 2. Write a communism
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Reasons Audience:
for U.S. support of Supporters of the policy
the French in of containment
Vietnam
Purpose:
Depict the danger of the
T-EQ: What issues in the
threat of communism
mid-20th century
and its possible influence
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
on the countries of
Southeast Asia and
O-EQ: What were the Oceania / Australia
social, political, &
economic ramifications Tone:
of U.S. involvement in Concerning, fearful
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.

DOL: Given an exit During the years

card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3 MC of French control
questions. 2. Write a in Vietnam (after
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Reasons
WWII) the United
for U.S. support of States wanted to
the French in
Vietnam
1. Keep the South
strong both politically
T-EQ: What issues in the
and militarily
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia? 2. Contain Communism
in the North of
O-EQ: What were the Vietnam
social, political, &
economic ramifications
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT
describe and analyze
the reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.
TWS: Why do you think U.S. aid to France was
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
controversial?
SW 1. Answer 3 MC The Two Sides of the Argument
questions. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that Against U.S. Aid Supported U.S. Aid
analyzes: Reasons
for U.S. support of
the French in
Vietnam

T-EQ: What issues in the

mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, &
economic ramifications
of U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War?
- Support of colonial France was
- Despised colonialism and better than a communist-ruled
colonial powers (France Vietnam
controlling Vietnam)
- France was a democratic
- Thought Asian nations should capitalist state an ally in the
be free to govern themselves Cold War
(1.2.f, 1.3.d) SWBAT
identify and
analyze the reasons
for U.S. Involvement
in Vietnam.
American support for the French
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on the
following topic: The
Reasons for U.S.
Involvement in
Vietnam
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, &
economic ramifications of
U.S. involvement in the
Vietnam War?
in Vietnam was offered
gradually.
In late 1945 U.S. was
neutral about supporting
France
Truman ended up giving
money ($160 million) to
assist the French war effort.
1951 US aid to the French
increased to $450 million
1953 US aid to the French
increased to $785 million
By the surrender of the
French to the Viet Minh
(middle of 1954) the US had
invested almost $3 billion in
saving Indochina from
communism.
(1.2.f, 1.3.d) SWBAT
identify and
analyze the reasons
for U.S. Involvement
in Vietnam.
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on the
following topic: The
Reasons for U.S.
Involvement in
Vietnam
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, &
economic ramifications of
U.S. involvement in the
Vietnam War?
May, 1954- French forces are
finally forced out at Dien
Bien Phu, in Northern
Vietnam
Despite US support for
France
This resulted in the
establishment of two
temporary governments
North of 17th Parallel-
Communist dictatorship
South of 17th Parallel-
Unstable democracy
US support remained even
after French withdrawal from
Vietnam
TWS Critique the
following:
Although the defeat brought
an end to French colonial
efforts in Indochina, the
United States soon stepped up
to fill the vacuum, increasing
military aid to South Vietnam
and sending the first U.S.
Military advisers to the
Country in 1959.
1. Do you feel like it was a
good idea for Vietnam to set
up 2different governments?
(1.2.f, 1.3.d) SWBAT
identify and
analyze the reasons
for U.S. Involvement
in Vietnam.
DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on the
following topic: The
Reasons for U.S.
Involvement in
Vietnam
T-EQ: What issues in the
mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?
O-EQ: What were the
social, political, &
economic ramifications of
U.S. involvement in the
Vietnam War?
October 23, 1954
Dear Mr. President,
I have been following with great interest the course of
developments in Vietnam, particularly since the conclusion of
the conference at Geneva. The implications of the agreement
concerning Vietnam have caused grave concern regarding the
future of the country temporarily divided by an artificial military
grouping, weakened by a long and exhausting war, and faced
with enemies without and by their subversive collaborators
within.
Your recent requests for aid to assist in the formidable project of
the movement of several hundred thousand loyal Vietnamese
citizens away from areas which are passing under a de facto rule
and political ideology which they abhor, are being fulfilled. I am
glad that the United States is able to assist in this humanitarian
effort.
(1.2.f, 1.3.d) SWBAT
identify and
analyze the reasons
for U.S. Involvement Closure
in Vietnam.

DOL: Given an exit 2 minutes

card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice On the right hand side of your notes please
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on the answer the essential question:
following topic: The
Reasons for U.S.
Involvement in
Vietnam

T-EQ: What issues in the

mid-20th century
prompted the U.S. to
involve itself in S.E. Asia?

O-EQ: What were the

social, political, &
economic ramifications of
U.S. involvement in the
Vietnam War?
 What initially caused the U.S. to be interested in Vietnam?
A. Rubber Trees
B. Cambodias Independence
C. Chinese and Soviet communist support of Ho Chi Minh
D. Frances desire to expand
What was the significance of the Battle at Dien Bien Phu?
A. The North Vietnamese established a Democracy.
B. The French lost complete control of Vietnam
C. The South Vietnamese were victorious over the French and Americans
D. The USS Maddox came under fire.
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution
A. ended hostilities between the U.S. and Vietnamese.
B. marked the end of French presence in Vietnam and the beginning of US involvement.
C. granted Johnson unlimited control over forces in Vietnam without declaration of war.
D. was created as a means to decrease US involvement in Vietnam.

Write a thesis statement for the following prompt:

Describe how the Vietnamese Independence Movement led to U.S. involvement
in Vietnam.