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Introduction to the Vietnam War
Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(490)
This four-week class will introduce students to the United States' participation in the Vietnam War
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This class will introduce students to the United States' experience with the Vietnam War. The class will discuss the history of Vietnam, including the years where Vietnam was a part of French Indo-China. The course will then look at both the Cold War and the Domino Theory, two significant concepts that led to the United States' participation in the Vietnam War. Subsequent lessons will focus on US military presence in the war, and various military battles that took place. The course will...
- Students will learn about the US military experience in the Vietnam War
The instructor for this course spent many years employed at a World War II museum. As a museum employee, the teacher gained valuable experience in discussing difficult topics with learners of all ages. All content presented to students is fact-based and historically contextualized to allow students a greater understanding of the course material.
No supplies will be necessary for this course.
This class will discuss the Vietnam War, including casualty numbers, battles, and home front protests.
"Enduring Vietnam," by James Wright "The Best and the Brightest," by David Halberstam "Ending the Vietnam War: A History of America’s Involvement in and Extrication From the Vietnam War," by Henry Kissinger "Vietnam: A History," by Stanley Karnow "Vietnam War: Dates and Timeline," History Channel Online. https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war "The Vietnam War," a Ken Burns Documentary
Joined April, 2020
4.9
490reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome to Military History 101! My name is Amber, and I am the owner/head teacher of Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy. I have a degree in History from Grand Valley State University, which is located in Michigan, USA. Prior to becoming an...
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Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
