Aftermath of the Vietnam War
Learning Targets
Understand the reasons and impact of U.S. withdrawal from the Vietnam War
Explain and analyze the effects of the Vietnam War on both the Vietnamese and Americans
Assess the lesson the Vietnam War has taught our nation.
Online Discussion Format Send messages and respond to others using
todaysmeet.com. Web address: todaysmeet.com/core1 RULES:
EVERYONE discusses and contributes. One person using iPad at a time. May ONLY be on todaysmeet.com. TAKE TURNS! Go in a circle. All comments must be appropriate and on topic. Your name on todaysmeet.com is on your table. When commenting/questioning another group—use
their name in the message (i.e.—”MIAs—what do you mean?”
ANALYZE
Based on what you have learned, why do you think the United States lost the Vietnam War? Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
Paris Peace Accords (1973)
Vietnamization begins process Cease-fire, U.S. withdrawal, release of POWs Fighting continued between North and South American aid continued War Powers Act (Congress must approve war)
Signing the Paris Peace Accords
Arrival of POWs at Clark Air Force Base
DEBATE
Was the United States right to withdraw from Vietnam? Why?(think about both Americans and the South Vietnamese) Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
North Vietnam Victory (1975)
Millions of casualties Vietnam communist, also Cambodia and Laos Refugees flee communist countries
Trying to get into U.S. Embassy for safety
Last helicopter out of Saigon, which was renamed Ho Chi Minh City
1.5 million refugeesleave- 1/2 come toU.S.
U.S.: 58,000 dead, 2,500 MIAsNorth Vietnam & Vietcong: 1 millionSouth Vietnam: 185,000Civilians - 500,000
PREDICT
What other lasting effects do you think the war will have? (consider both the United States and Vietnam) Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
Effects of Vietnam War
Vietnam Vets Suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder)
Effects of Vietnam War
Vietnam Vets Some still M.I.A.
Effects of Vietnam War
South Vietnamese some sent to “reeducation” camps
Effects of Vietnam War
South Vietnamese Refugees (“Boat People”) flee to U.S.
Effects of Vietnam War
South Vietnamese Agent Orange continues to cause
health issues
11 millionGallonsSprayed
1 million Victims
Higher rate of birth defects
Effects of Vietnam War
South Vietnamese Landmines still in Vietnam today
42,000 killed since 194516.3 million acres still coveredU.S. spent $46 million since 1989 to clean up
Effects of the Vietnam War
Read about your assigned effect of the war. Write BRIEF notes on the following:
Topic: Description: Disturbing fact: Long-term impact:
DESCRIBE
Describe/summarize your event. Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
IDENTIFY
Identify the most disturbing fact you discovered. Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
EVALUATE
Evaluate the long-term impact of your topic (consider both the United States and Vietnam). Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
PRIORITIZE
Which long-term impact was the worst? (consider all comments) Post your comment, and if time,
comment on or question others
Reflection
Without looking at your notes, explain the effects of the Vietnam War.
What is the most important lesson Vietnam has taught our nation?