Us Involvement
in Vietnam
Joel Snoke
Mrs. Ronane
Senior English 1st
12/10/04
Thesis: The US involvement in the Vietnam War was justified.
I. Background on Vietnam
A. Vietnam pre WWII 1.French A. Colonialism B. Cruelty
2.USA A. Backing Ho Chi Minh B. War with Japan
B. Vietnam post WWII 1. Ho chi Minh A. Early years B. Political years
2. Diem A. Anti-communism B. Brutal police
II. Tet Offensive
A. Viet Cong 1. Miscommunication A. Delay of message B. Element of Surprise 2.Failure A. Giap B. Media
B. US
1. Prepared A. Break treaty B. Units on full alert
2. Fought a larger enemy A. Aggressive B. Reason for fighting III. Justify
1. Humanitarian A. Troops B. Food
2. Liberation A. From dictator B. From poverty
The Vietnam conflict has been known for being the most unpopular war in the history of the United States. The war of 1812, the Mexican war and the Korean conflict of the early 1950's were also opposed by large groups of the American people, but none of them generated the emotional anxiety and utter hatred that spawned Vietnam. The Vietnam war caused people to ask the question of sending our young people to die in places where they were particular wanted and for people who did not seem especial grateful. Vietnam has a very rich and cultural diverse background dating all the way back to 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded and paved the way for English colonization. The French had been colonizing since the 19th century. The French role in Vietnams history is critical; they started out by bringing these simple peasants to the latest technology of farming and hunting (Yancey 37). The French helped these
Mrs. Ronane
Senior English 1st
12/10/04
Thesis: The US involvement in the Vietnam War was justified.
I. Background on Vietnam
A. Vietnam pre WWII 1.French A. Colonialism B. Cruelty
2.USA A. Backing Ho Chi Minh B. War with Japan
B. Vietnam post WWII 1. Ho chi Minh A. Early years B. Political years
2. Diem A. Anti-communism B. Brutal police
II. Tet Offensive
A. Viet Cong 1. Miscommunication A. Delay of message B. Element of Surprise 2.Failure A. Giap B. Media
B. US
1. Prepared A. Break treaty B. Units on full alert
2. Fought a larger enemy A. Aggressive B. Reason for fighting III. Justify
1. Humanitarian A. Troops B. Food
2. Liberation A. From dictator B. From poverty
The Vietnam conflict has been known for being the most unpopular war in the history of the United States. The war of 1812, the Mexican war and the Korean conflict of the early 1950's were also opposed by large groups of the American people, but none of them generated the emotional anxiety and utter hatred that spawned Vietnam. The Vietnam war caused people to ask the question of sending our young people to die in places where they were particular wanted and for people who did not seem especial grateful. Vietnam has a very rich and cultural diverse background dating all the way back to 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded and paved the way for English colonization. The French had been colonizing since the 19th century. The French role in Vietnams history is critical; they started out by bringing these simple peasants to the latest technology of farming and hunting (Yancey 37). The French helped these