Transcript Vietnam and Korean Wars

Vietnam and Korean Wars
Unit 6
Ms. Hunt
RMS IB 2012-2013
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)
• United States helps South Korea- wished to “save
Korea from communism”
• 1953- cease fire signed creating the DMZdemilitarized 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 Un
• 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
Dictators of Korea
• Dictator of North Korea, 19942012
• 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
• Threats of nuclear missiles
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?
– Do you agree that nuclear weapons should not be
used?
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLDClGR0o
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Vietnam War
• Controlled by France during Imperialist Era
• 1954- peace agreement between the French
and Vietnamese
– Created 2 countries
– Communist- North Vietnam
– Non-Communist- South Vietnam
• 1957- Vietnam War breaks out
– North Vietnam invades South Vietnam
– Battle between the 2 for control of the nations
Vietnam War Cont.
• United States become involved- wants to
prevent communism from spreading
– Domino Theory
• 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
BrainPOP
• View the BrainPOP video!
• After reviewing the film clip, read over the FYI
sheet and the data sheet with your partners.
• Discussion Questions:
– Why did the US get involved in the Vietnam War?
– Why did many US citizens protest the Vietnam
War?
– Which side do you believe in?
News Article Activity
• Utilize your notes, the BrainPOP video, the FYI and Data
sheet to create a brief news article regarding the causes for
Vietnam War and American protests against the war.
• Categories to include in your news article:
– Title
– 1 paragraph regarding the war (causes and effects/ type of
warfare)
– 1 paragraph regarding opponents of the war (protestors)
– 1 image COLORED that would help describe your writing
• This could be a map, a person, an image from the battle field,
protestors, or any other ideas you may have!
• If you finish in class, read Red Scarf Girl