<p>American Studies Harrison</p><p>The War Escalates The American Nation pages 984-991</p><p>1. Who was Robert McNamara and what role did he play in shaping U.S. policy in Vietnam?</p><p>2. What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution? How did it change American policy in Vietnam?</p><p>3. How did President Johnson mislead the American public in terms of the Vietnam War?</p><p>4. What was the nature of the U.S. military force in Vietnam in terms of racial make- up and gender?</p><p>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?</p><p>6. What were defoliants and why were they used in the Vietnam War?</p><p>7. Why was it so challenging to maintain the morale of the troops during the Vietnam War?</p><p>8. How did the media shape American attitudes about the Vietnam War? What role did television play in shaping American public opinion?</p><p>9. Who were the Students for a Democratic Society and what was their demand?</p><p>10. What were the main arguments of Anti-war protestors? </p><p>Terms to know: Doves Hawks Pacification escalation Draft </p>