Introduction
This is the second of two quests you will complete over the next two weeks to walk you through the Vietnam Era & the key events. The goal is to not only provide you with the content, but to get you to think about why this war was so controversial and continues to have an impact on the United States even today.
Include all of the task, process, & evaluation work on one document and submit it to google classroom for credit.
*Be aware that there are some graphic images.
Task
https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/pentagon-papers
1. Visit the History Channel link above about the Pentagon Papers, view the short clip, & read the article.
2. Answer the following questions (answer each in 2-3 sentences):
- Why did the Pentagon Papers create a turning point in the views of the American public?
- If you were a young adult at this time, would you think that the Pentagon Papers were as significant as history has made them?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkht9rHrFIg
1. View the video in the link above about the Pentagon Papers.
2. How does is the video explanation similar and different from the History Channel?
https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-protests
1. Visit the History Channel link above about the war protests and read the article.
2. What were some of the major concerns expressed by the protesters? (answer in 2-3 sentences)
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/lastdays/
1. Visit the American Experience at PBS about the end of American involvement in Vietnam.
2. Look at the following features on that page (you can always view more if you are interested). Each clip is very short.
- Last Days in Vietnam: Chapter 1
- Escape from Vietnam
- We Jumped Out
- One Helicopter at a Time
- We Were the Last Eleven
- Chaos Has Descended
3. Write a Type II of your reaction to the end of American involvement in Vietnam & the way America left.
Process
Songs of the Vietnam War Era
“The Times they are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan
“San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)” by John Phillips
“Where Have all the Flowers Gone?” by Pete Seeger
1. Choose a song.
2. Find the lyrics and listen to the song.
Below you'll find FREE online access to the Perfection Learning book Times of Change: Vietnam and the 60s that contains the lyrics to these songs. You will find them on Youtube to listen to them being played.
Student Account Access Information
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Navigate to https://www.perfectionnext.com and click “Sign In” .
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Enter Student Username: student420840@amesburyma.org and click “Next”.
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Enter Student Password: Learning101! and click “Next”.
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Click on “Getting Started Guide” for tips on navigation and accessing materials.
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Scroll down and click on the "Literature and Thought" picture.
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Next, scroll down and you'll see the book in the fourth row, third from the left.
Evaluation
In a short answer format:
Analyze your selected song of for
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Appeal- ethical; logical; emotional- combination of all or two?
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What is its message?
Look at the year it was written and connect it to
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what was going on in the war at that time
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what was happening back in the USA
Conclusion
Include all of the task, process, & evaluation work on one document and submit it to google classroom for credit.
Credits
Don't forget to cite your work in correct MLA format where necessary.