(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.

3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam.
Title: Reasons for U.S. Involvement and Escalation in
DOL: 100$ of SW Vietnam
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph Date: March 6, 2017
assessing: why
the U.S. got
involved in Write down the
Vietnam
Topics Essential
T-EQ: What issues Question.
in the mid-20th
century prompted
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia?

O-EQ: What were

the social, political,
Create a Academic
& economic Language section
ramifications of U.S. Beneath the T-EQ
involvement in the
Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam. May, 1954- French forces are finally
forced out at Dien Bien Phu, in
DOL: 100$ of SW Northern Vietnam
1. Answer 3 MC Despite US support for France
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph This resulted in the establishment of
assessing: why two temporary governments
the U.S. got
involved in North of 17th Parallel- Communist
Vietnam dictatorship
T-EQ: What issues
in the mid-20th South of 17th Parallel- Unstable
century prompted democracy
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia? US support remained even after
French withdrawal from Vietnam
O-EQ: What were
the social, political,
We would support the South by giving
& economic them money, military equipment, and
ramifications of U.S. training.
involvement in the
Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9PNAUjDnGU
escalation in
Vietnam.

DOL: 100$ of SW
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why
the U.S. got
involved 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 Getting the GIST write down 10 brief thoughts of facts
ramifications of U.S.
involvement in the
from the following clip. Be prepared to share out.
Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam. U.S. military advisors were
first sent to Vietnam in 1950
DOL: 100$ of SW
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a
Its mission was to supervise
SEEC paragraph the money and military
assessing: why equipment being given to the
the U.S. got French
involved in
Vietnam After the French left in 1954,
North Vietnamese Communist
T-EQ: What issues
in the mid-20th
insurgents began attacking
TWS Analyze this information:
century prompted the south.
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia? 1. How do you think the communist
The President of the South (Diem) North Vietnamese viewed the
asked for Help
O-EQ: What were U.S. advisors. Explain!
the social, political, U.S. military Advisors were sent
2. Challenge! How do you think
& economic U.S. advisors helped the army of U.S. advisors to Vietnam fits into
ramifications of U.S. South Vietnam Army of the the context of the Cold War?
involvement in the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)
Vietnam War?
Explain!
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam. JFKs Administration had
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intention of withdrawing military
1. Answer 3 MC advisors from Vietnam
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph Johnson publicly announced his
assessing: why
the U.S. got intent to do so as well
involved in
Vietnam August 2nd, 1964- North Vietnamese torpedo boats fired
upon the U.S.S. Maddox, causing some damage to the ships
T-EQ: What issues
in the mid-20th of both sides
century prompted
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia? August 4th, 1964- A second supposed attack took place a
few days after the first
O-EQ: What were
the social, political,
& economic Radar signals picked up mysterious images that were thought to be
ramifications of U.S. torpedoes coming at the ship
involvement in the
Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam. Tonkin Gulf Resolution- the action was considered an
DOL: 100$ of SW extreme act of aggression
1. Answer 3 MC Despite the seeming minimal significance of this event
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why
the U.S. got
Johnson, up for re-election in 1964, received
involved in Congressional permission to place troops in Vietnam
Vietnam
without a declaration of war
T-EQ: What issues
in the mid-20th
century prompted Directly led to the escalation of bombing raids on North
the U.S. to involve Vietnam
itself in S.E. Asia?
Many more U.S. troops were deployed to avenge the alleged
O-EQ: What were attack on the USS Maddox
the social, political,
& economic
ramifications of U.S.
involvement in the This marked the beginning of U.S. commitment to the
Vietnam War? Vietnam Conflict
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam.

DOL: 100$ of SW
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why
the U.S. got
involved 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, On your whiteboards: Critique
& economic LB Johnson was justified/unjustified in escalating actions in
ramifications of U.S.
involvement in the Vietnam after the Tonkin Gulf because
Vietnam War? ____________________________________________.
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam.

DOL: 100$ of SW
8 minutes: SOAPSTone and Comprehension
1. Answer 3 MC Statement
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why Essential Question:
the U.S. got Critique US involvement in Vietnam.
involved in
Vietnam EQ: Was the US justified in getting involved in
Vietnam?
T-EQ: What issues
in the mid-20th
century prompted
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia?
**Challenge**: Considering that only Congress has the
O-EQ: What were Constitutional power to declare war, do you feel that this
the social, political,
& economic resolution was appropriate? Justify with evidence and/or reasons
ramifications of U.S. to support your argument.
involvement in the
Vietnam War?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
escalation in
Vietnam.

DOL: 100$ of SW
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why
the U.S. got
involved in
Vietnam

T-EQ: What issues

in the mid-20th
century prompted ANALYZE THE INFORMATION ABOVE:
the U.S. to involve
itself in S.E. Asia?
1. What major trend stick out in your mind as you analyze this
O-EQ: What were information?
the social, political,
& economic 2. If President Lyndon B. Johnson became president after
ramifications of U.S. Kennedy, what does the above data tell you about Johnsons
involvement in the
Vietnam War?
presidency (1963-1969)?
(1.1b, 1.2f, 1.3e)
SW identify and
assess the
reasons for U.S.
Involvement and
Closure
escalation in
Vietnam.
2 minutes
DOL: 100$ of SW
1. Answer 3 MC
Qs. 2. Write a On the right hand side of your notes please
SEEC paragraph
assessing: why
answer the essential question:
the U.S. got
involved 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?