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They sunk our battleship! An engaging activity focuses on the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the sinking of the USS Maddox. Young historians learn how it increased tensions leading to the Vietnam War and read through a first draft of the resolution. Academics participate in a group discussion to understand if the US government's actions were warranted and finish by completing a worksheet.
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Concepts
american history, america, the united states, vietnam, the vietnam war, wars, wartime, lyndon b. johnson, presidential roles and powers, the gulf of tonkin incident, military history, the military, the united states congress, power, the separation of powers, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
Instructional Ideas
- Compare The Gulf of Tonkin Incident to the sinking of the Lusitania
- Show images or share information about the soldiers who lost their lives on the USS Maddox
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
Pros
- Resource is easy to complete individually, in pairs, or as a group
- Activity uses primary sources to engage learners
Cons
- None