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Korean and Vietnam Wars
Unit 6- 2013Mr. Hardy
RMS IB Middle School
READ & LEARN
• Read page 463 in the Africa, Asia, Australia textbook. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Which forces moved south almost to Pusan.2. Compare maps 1 & 4. Which side if any, gained more
territory? 3. Do you believe nations have the right and/or
responsibility to get involved in conflicts outside of their nation?
• Be sure to fully explain your answer with details and examples!
Korean War
• Japan controlled the territory throughout World War II- after their defeat – Soviet Union controlled Northern areas– USA controlled Southern Areas
• 1950 North Korean troops entered South Korea (with Soviet Union’s help)– China also became an ally (Communism)
• 1953- cease fire signed creating the DMZ- demilitarized zone
Comparison of the Two Koreas
North Korea• Once Communist based
Government, now totalitarian (totally controlled by the government)
• Korean Worker’s Party• Dicator- Kim Jong Il• Economy- Run by the state
South Korea• Government divided into 3
branches• President- 5 year term and
head of the govt.• Economy- “Production,
Exports, and Construction!”• Western Influence
Kim Jong Il • Dictator of North Korea, • 1994-2011• Under his regime, North Korea
was charged with many human rights violations– Starvation– Public executions– Slave labor
• Very secretive society• Nuclear program against UN
policies created before the Korean War
• Died in December 2011- Son, Kim Jong Un took over North Korea
USA and North Korean relations
• Struggle to keep peace and communication open between the nations.
• See what President Obama has to say about North Korea missile program.– What was President Obama’s warning to North
Korea’s government?– How did he describe looking into North Korean
territory?– Do you agree that nuclear weapons should not be
used?
Vietnam War
• Controlled by France during Imperialist Era• Known as French Indo-China• 1954- peace agreement between the French
and Vietnamese– Created 2 countries– Communist- North Vietnam– Non-Communist- South Vietnam
• 1957- Vietnam War breaks out– Battle between the 2 for control of the nations
French Indochina
• French Indochina war lasts from 1947-1954.• French lose to Communist Viet Minh.
French Indochina War
• BATTLE OF DIEN BIEN PHU – LASTED FOR 56 DAYS. FRENCH SURRENDER TO VIET MINH BRINGS PEACE TREATY AND FRENCH EXIT FROM INDOCHINA.
VIETNAM WAR
AMERICAN MILITARY LEARNS NOTHING FROM FRENCH DEFEAT AT DIEN BIEN PHU.
• U.S. MARINES WILL REPEAT ALMOST THE SAME THING AT THE BATTLE OF KHE SANH IN 1968.
FRENCH 1954 AMERICANS 1968
Vietnam War Cont.
• United States become involved– Causing issues in the US over involvement– Kent State, Music, etc.
• Fighting spilled over to Cambodia and Laos– Communist governments also began
• 1975- North Vietnam takes full control of the country
• Following the Vietnam War, the entire peninsula becomes communist
Opposition to Vietnam War• USA citizens divided on whether or not to
become involved in the war.• Many felt it was not “our place” to become
involved.• Protests- Kent State• Music –OHIO by Crosby, Stills, Nash, &Young.
Comparison Cartoons
• Each person will be assigned 1 topic to depict in their cartoon
• The cartoon must be composed of 3 slides that depict your assigned topic.
• Your cartoons must be colored• Must include a caption or quote on each slide.