US involvement in the Vietnam War
I can explain the significance of US involvement in Vietnam in the years 1954-68.
US involvement in the Vietnam War
I can explain the significance of US involvement in Vietnam in the years 1954-68.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- South Vietnam was supported by the USA.
- US involvement in Vietnam escalated between 1954 and 1968.
- North Vietnam was supported by the USSR and China.
- US prestige was damaged by the conflict.
Common misconception
US assistance to South Vietnam immediately included the deployment of American ground troops.
The US began supporting South Vietnam in 1954 but did not deploy US ground troops there until 1965.
Keywords
Prestige - the feeling of respect and admiration for a country, often because it is successful
Limited war - a conflict where those involved refuse to use their full strength or try to avoid it spreading into additional locations
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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