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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in the war.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Vietnam War

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In this Vietnam War lesson, students listen to their instructor present lectures regarding the Cold War as well as the conflict in Vietnam. Students study U.S. involvement in the armed...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Why Did America Lose the Vietnam War?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Vietnam study guide worksheet, learners locate reasons that the United States lost the Vietnam War. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on their worksheet as well as their textbook reading.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: The Bitter End of the Vietnam War

For Students 9th - 10th
This History Place timeline series discusses the Paris Peace Accords and the United States' attempts to withdraw from Vietnam.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Involvement in the Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive, 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay outlining the events surrounding the surprise attacks launched by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces on U.S. and South Vietnamese militaries during the Tet holiday, 1968.