Peace negotiations to end the Vietnam War, 1968-1972

History

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

Pupils know that the USA had tried to leave Vietnam unsuccessfully

USA: what impact did the Vietnam War have on Americans?

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

Which president first began peace negotiations with North and South Vietnam?

Which president began secret peace negotiations with North Vietnam?

Match the person to their role in the peace negotiations.

What name was given to the massive North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam in late March 1972?

He sulked about it privately but said nothing in public.

He launched a massive bombing campaign on North Vietnam.

He was not particularly concerned about it.

How did Nixon respond to the North Vietnamese attack of late March 1972?

He disagreed with some of the wording of the treaty.

He was furious that he had been excluded from the secret negotiations.

He felt that South Vietnam could still win the war.

He wanted more support from the US before signing.

Why did the South Vietnamese president refuse to sign the draft peace treaty in October 1972?

Complete the sentence: the US policy of withdrawing troops and transferring responsibility for the war to the government of South Vietnam was known as {{ }}.

What was the name of the route that enabled North Vietnam to send troops and supplies to South Vietnam?

invaded in Mar 1970, ground troops travelled 19 miles inside territory

air support provided for ARVN invasion in Feb 1971

Match the country to the action taken by the US.

Choose the groups who opposed American involvement in Vietnam.

Choose groups who supported US involvement in Vietnam. The names of some groups will give you clues about their views on the war.

People are quiet when they are in a group.

Most people agreed with his efforts to end the war without saying so publicly.

Most people don't like speaking in public.

There were more capitalists around the world than communists.

What did Nixon mean when he referred to the 'silent majority'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Peace negotiations to end the Vietnam War, 1968-1972

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.