- Why was the Vietnam War no controversial among Americans?
- What lessons for America emerged from the Vietnam War?
TEKS for Unit 12:
2A- identify the major characteristics that define an historical era;
2B- identify the major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present and describe their defining characteristics;
2C- apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and
8D- explain reasons and outcomes for U.S. involvement in foreign countries and their relationship to the Domino Theory, including the Vietnam War;
8E- analyze the major issues and events of the Vietnam War such as the Tet Offensive, the escalation of forces, Vietnamization, and the fall of Saigon; and
8F- describe the responses to the Vietnam War such as the draft, the 26th Amendment, the role of the media, the credibility gap, the silent majority, and the anti-war movement.
17C- describe the economic impact of defense spending on the business cycle and education priorities from 1945 to the 1990s
19B- explain constitutional issues raised by federal government policy changes during times of significant events, including the 1960s;
19E- evaluate the pros and cons of U.S. participation in international organizations and treaties.
20A- describe the impact of events such as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the War Powers Act on the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government;
21B- discuss historical reasons why the constitution has been amended;
23A- identify and analyze methods of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process, including lobbying, non-violent protesting, litigation, and amendments to the U.S. Constitution;
23B- evaluate various means of achieving equality of political rights, including the 26th amendment.
25A- describe how the characteristics and issues in U.S. history have been reflected in various genres of art, music, film, and literature;
25C- identify the impact of popular American culture on the rest of the world over time; and
25D- analyze the global diffusion of American culture through the entertainment industry via various media.
26A- explain actions taken by people to expand economic opportunities and political rights, including those for racial, ethnic, and religious minorities as well as women, in American society;