Read textbook pages 976-981. Answer questions in complete sentences on loose leaf. This assignment is due Monday, 4/7.
Questions: 1. Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2. How was Korea divided after World War II? 3. Which side began the conflict in June 1950? According to the red line on the map, how far did they advance by September? 4. Which nations led a counter-attack ? According to the green line on the map, how far did they advance? 5. What new nation joined in the war in October? How did this change the war? 6. What were the results of the Korean War? Include the number of soldiers killed and changes in territory. 7. Describe the differences between North Korea and South Korea after the war. 8. Who was Ho Chi Minh? Who did he defeat in 1954? 9. How was Vietnam divided at the Geneva Peace Conference? Who were the Vietcong? 10. Why did the United States get involved in Vietnam? What was the domino theory? 11. Describe the difficulties that the United States army faced in Vietnam. 12. Why did the United States troops begin to withdraw from Vietnam in 1969? Who eventually won the war? 13. What happened in Vietnam after the war? Comments are closed.
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