英国原版中学历史课件4.ppt

Vietnam The Cold War ? Boardworks Ltd 2004 * of 18 This icon indicates that detailed teacher’s notes are available in the Notes Page. For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation. This icon indicates the slide contains activities created in Flash. These activities are not editable. ? AP. All rights reserved. What we will learn today What we will learn today: Why was there a problem in Vietnam? Why did the USA get involved? The impact of the Vietnam War at home in the USA. The consequences of the war. Key terms and people The location of Vietnam Why was there a problem in Vietnam? Before World War II, Vietnam was a French colony. During the war, Vietnam had been occupied by the Japanese. The Vietminh, led by Ho Chi Minh, had been fighting for independence. During World War II, they led resistance against the Japanese. In 1954, the French were defeated at Dien Bien Phu and withdrew. Ho Chi Minh wanted to control all of Vietnam. Communist supporters in the south formed the Vietcong to fight Diem. North Vietnam(Communist) South Vietnam(Capitalist) Ho Chi Minh set up a communist government. A supposedly democratic government was set up, supported by the USA The Geneva Conference temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Elections were meant to be held in South Vietnam in 1956. The leader of South Vietnam, Diem, refused to hold elections. Civil War North Vietnam(Communist) South Vietnam(Capitalist) North Vietnam was larger and more populous and had the support of the Soviets. The USA in particular was frightened that South Vietnam would be taken over by communism, so decided to get involved. TASK: Consider why the USA got involved in Vietnam. Why did the USA get involved? The Vietcong Why do you think the Vietcong was so popular? The Vietcong and North Vietnamese troops were used to fighting in Vietnam. They had developed guerrilla warfare against both the French and the Japanese. This meant leaving mines and booby traps, a