How America's involvement in the Vietnam war affected Australia.

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Students have some understanding of the basics of vietnam war. Who was involved and how it started. Who were north vietnams allies and how did they help them.
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Activity 1.

While it is important to understand America's involvement in the VW it is also necessary to understand why Australia also became involved in this war.

Use the following site to understand what Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/vietnam.asp

As you read through the information take notes on the following

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

Why Australia became involved?

 

Which Prime Minister made the decision to send troops?

 

When were troops sent to Vietnam?

 

How many troops were sent?

 

What was their role in Vietnam?

 

What was conscription?

 

Explain how people reacted to conscription?

 

Outline the events of 1970.

 

When were Australian troops removed from Vietnam?

 

What was the cost of the Vietnam War to Australia? (loss of lives and financial cost)

 

Activity 2

In this activity you will read about how this war was different to any other.

Read the following attachment.

Once you have read through this take notes on what made this war different.

Now write a paragraph on the topic

'The Vietnam  War was different to any other'

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Activity 1.

While it is important to understand America's involvement in the VW it is also necessary to understand why Australia also became involved in this war.

Use the following sites to understand why people protested against the Vietnam War.

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/vietnam.asp

http://vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au/conscription/

As you read through the information take notes on the following

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

Why Australia became involved?

  

Which Prime Minister made the decision to send troops?

  

When were troops sent to Vietnam?

  

How many troops were sent?

  

What was their role in Vietnam?

  

What was conscription?

  

Explain how people reacted to conscription?

  

Outline the events of 1970.

  

When were Australian troops removed from Vietnam?

  

What was the cost of the Vietnam War to Australia? (loss of lives and financial cost)

  

Activity 2

In this activity you will read about how this war was different to any other.

Some students might be interested in the TET Offensive of 1968 - this battle caused much protest.

Read the following attachment.

Once you have read through this take notes on what made this war different.

Now write a paragraph on the topic

'The Vietnam War was an unpopular war'