(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Warm Up

Why do you think it was contradictory for

the United States, who supported
decolonization after World War II, to
support the French who colonized
Vietnam in 1945? Essentially, why would
the U.S. go against their anti-colonist
beliefs? Explain!

How important do you think Ho Chi Minh

was to the Vietnamese cause? Explain!

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Unpacking Objective
with skill and E.Q.

(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e) SWBAT

describe and
analyze the reasons for U.S. support of
French Involvement in Vietnam.

(Brick Words . Mortar Words)

Todays Essential Question:

Deals with analyze the reasons for U.S.

involvement in Vietnam.
Analyze - examine methodically and in detail the purpose
of something

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Set up your
Cornell Notes

Title: U.S. Support for the French in

Vietnam

Date: March 2, 2016

Write down the

Topics Essential
Question.

Create a Academic
Language section
Beneath the T-EQ

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

For Today

US Aid to France
during its
colonization of
Vietnam

Domino Theory

Dien Bien Phu

Surrender May
1954

The Geneva
Accords

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Skills Practice
Richard Nixon (1953)

Why is the United States spending hundreds of millions

of dollars supporting the forces of the French Union in the
fight against communism in Indochina? If Indochina falls,
Thailand is put in an almost impossible position. The same is
true of Malaya, with its rubber and tin. The same is true of
Indonesia. If this whole part of south-east Asia goes under
communist domination or communist influence, Japan, who
trade and must trade with this area in order to exist, must
inevitably be oriented towards the communist regime. That
indicates to you and to all of us why it is vitally important
that Indochina not go behind the Iron Curtain.

Analyze the primary source excerpt above.

1.

In what way does the issue of Indochina (Vietnam)

described by Nixon above tie into the Cold War?
Explain!

Challenge!!! Nixon mentions that it is vitally

important that Indochina not go behind the Iron Curtain.
What does he mean by this statement? Explain and

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

U.S. Aid To France

Why did the United States help the

French in Vietnam?
Reason 1: - The Domino Theory
Reason 2: Strengthen the South and Contain

Communism in the North of Vietnam

Reason 3: U.S. Committed to Korea (policy of

containment) so they were obligated to

continue following this policy
Reason 4: France was losing ground by 1954

(Dien Biun Phu)

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Skills Practice
Next Course, Please
Reason 1: Domino Theory
Subject:
The Domino Theory /
threat of the spread of
communism
Audience:
Supporters of the
policy of containment
Purpose:
Depict the danger of
the threat of
communism and its
possible influence on
the countries of
Southeast Asia and
Oceania / Australia
Tone:
Concerning, fearful

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Skills Acquisition

Why did the United States help the

French in Vietnam?
Reason 1: - The Domino Theory
Reason 2: Strengthen the South and Contain

Communism in the North of Vietnam

Reason 3: U.S. Committed to Korea (policy of

containment) so they were obligated to

continue following this policy
Reason 4: France was losing ground by 1954

(Dien Biun Phu)

(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)

SWBAT describe

and analyze the

reasons for U.S.
support of French
Involvement in
Vietnam.

Reason 2: Strengthen
the South

DOL: Given an
exit card (80%
accuracy) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

During the
years of French
control in
Vietnam (after
WWII) the
United States
wanted to
1. Keep the South

strong both
politically and
militarily
2. Contain

Communism in the
North of Vietnam

(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) SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. 2.
Write a SEEC
paragraph that
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?

Controversy over U.S.

Aid To France

TWS: Why do you think U.S. aid to

France was controversial?
The Two Sides of the Argument
Against U.S. Aid

- Despised colonialism and

colonial powers (France
controlling Vietnam)
- Thought Asian nations
should be free to govern

Supported U.S. Aid

- Support of colonial France

was better than a
communist-ruled Vietnam
- France was a democratic
capitalist state an ally in
the Cold War

(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, &

By the Numbers
American support for the French in Vietnam was
offered gradually. In late 1945 Washingtons formal
position was one of neutrality, but by early 1947 the
US was tacitly (silently) supporting France. Later
that year, president Harry Truman authorized a
moderate amount of funding ($160 million) to assist
the French war effort. By 1951 US aid to the French
had tripled to $450 million; by 1953 it was up to
$785 million. French forces in Vietnam were using
ships and aircraft on loan from the US. By the time
French forces surrendered to the Viet Minh in mid1954, Washington had invested almost $3 billion in
saving Indochina from the specter (threat) of
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, &

Eisenhower to Diem
(1954)
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 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, &

Battle at
Dien Bien Phu
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 ParallelCommunist dictatorship
South of 17th ParallelUnstable 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

DOL
What
A.
B.
C.
D.

The
The
The
The

North Vietnamese established a Democracy.

French lost complete control of North Vietnam, leaving only US forces.
South Vietnamese were victorious over the French.
USS Maddox came under fire.

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

A.
B.
C.
D.

Rubber Trees
Cambodias Independence
Chinese and Soviet support of Ho Chi Minh
Frances desire to expand

What was the significance of the Battle at Dien Bien Phu?

A.
B.
C.
D.

initially caused the U.S. to be interested in Vietnam?

ended hostilities between the U.S. and Vietnamese.

marked the end of French presence in Vietnam and the beginning of US involvement.
granted Johnson unlimited control over forces in Vietnam without declaration of war.
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.

DOL Evaluation
Multiple
C
B
C

Choice Answers: