American Studies

American Studies Harrison

The War Escalates The American Nation pages 984-991

1. Who was Robert McNamara and what role did he play in shaping U.S. policy in Vietnam?

2. What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution? How did it change American policy in Vietnam?

3. How did President Johnson mislead the American public in terms of the Vietnam War?

4. What was the nature of the U.S. military force in Vietnam in terms of racial make- up and gender?

5. Looking at the map on page 986, how did the map of Vietnam help the Viet Cong stage attacks against the forces of South Vietnam?

6. What were defoliants and why were they used in the Vietnam War?

7. Why was it so challenging to maintain the morale of the troops during the Vietnam War?

8. How did the media shape American attitudes about the Vietnam War? What role did television play in shaping American public opinion?

9. Who were the Students for a Democratic Society and what was their demand?

10. What were the main arguments of Anti-war protestors?

Terms to know: Doves Hawks Pacification escalation Draft