Impact of the Vietnam War

History

This provides further contextual knowledge for the crises of the Cold War

Pupils know that the USA had tried to leave Vietnam unsuccessfully

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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Roughly how many war veterans suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Match the events that eroded the trust of the US public in their government with their correct date

An estimated three million Vietnamese lost their lives during the war

Roughly 800,000 South Vietnamese children were orphaned by the end of the war

An estimated three million Vietnamese were affected by the chemical weapons 

Half of the rice paddies in the country were destroyed, causing starvation

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of the Vietnam war? Select all statements that are correct.

Which communist countries did the US become friendlier with under Nixon? Select all the answers that are correct.


relocate rural populations away from Vietcong areas

the bombing campaign against North Vietnam

use of chemical weapons such as napalm to clear jungle terrain

Match the US strategy in Vietnam with its intended purpose.

This programme forced people to move away from the graves of their ancestors.

Who made a public announcement declaring that “peace is at hand” in October 1972?

Which country was responsible for providing more than three quarters of North Vietnam's military and technical equipment?

Which country provided North Vietnam with 320 000 troops between 1965 and 1971?

a member of a group that takes possession of a country by force

Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.