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Korean and Vietnam Wars. Unit 7- 2011-2012 Ms. Hunt RMS IB Middle School . Agenda: Monday, April 9 th , 2012.
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Korean and Vietnam Wars Unit 7- 2011-2012 Ms. Hunt RMS IB Middle School
Agenda: Monday, April 9th, 2012 • OBJ: To identify and describe key concepts from the Korean and Vietnam Wars by taking notes, viewing anti- war music, and discussing a recent Presidential address regarding nuclear weapons. • 2-To create a 3 panel cartoon outlining their understanding as well as thoughts and feelings towards a topic regarding the Korean and Vietnam Wars. • 1. Journal • 2. Notes- Korean and Vietnam Wars • 3. USA and North Korean Relations • 4. Music Review- “Born in the USA” • 5. Comparative Cartoons • HW: Review your notes for 20 minutes
Journal: April 9th, 2012 • Do you believe nations have the right and/or responsibility to get involved in conflicts outside of their nation? • Be sure to fully explain your answer with details and examples!
Korean War • Japan controlled the territory throughout World War II- after their defeat • Soviet Union controlled Northern areas • USA controlled Southern Areas • 1950 North Korean troops entered South Korea (with Soviet Union’s help) • China also became an ally (Communism) • 1953- cease fire signed creating the DMZ- demilitarized zone
Comparison of the Two Koreas North Korea South Korea Government divided into 3 branches President- 5 year term and head of the govt. Economy- “Production, Exports, and Construction!” Western Influence • Once Communist based Government, now totalitarian (totally controlled by the government) • Korean Worker’s Party • Dicator- Kim Jong Il • Economy- Run by the state
Kim Jong Il • Dictator of North Korea, 1994 • Under his regime, North Korea was charged with many human rights violations • Starvation • Public executions • Slave labor • Very secretive society • Nuclear program against UN policies created before the Korean War • Died in December 2011- Son, Kim Jong Un took over North Korea
Vietnam War • Controlled by France during Imperialist Era • 1954- peace agreement between the French and Vietnamese • Created 2 countries • Communist- North Vietnam • Non-Communist- South Vietnam • 1957- Vietnam War breaks out • Battle between the 2 for control of the nations
Vietnam War Cont. • United States become involved • Causing issues in the US over involvement • Kent State, Music, etc. • Fighting spilled over to Cambodia and Laos • Communist governments also began • 1975- North Vietnam takes full control of the country • Following the Vietnam War, the entire peninsula becomes communist
USA and North Korean relations • Struggle to keep peace and communication open between the nations. • See what President Obama has to say about North Korea missile program. • What was President Obama’s warning to North Korea’s government? • How did he describe looking into North Korean territory? • Do you agree that nuclear weapons should not be used?
Opposition to Vietnam War • USA citizens divided on whether or not to become involved in the war. • Many felt it was not “our place” to become involved. • Protests- Kent State • Music
Comparison Cartoons • Each person will be assigned 1 topic to depict in their cartoon • The cartoon must be composed of 3 slides that depict your assigned topic. • Your cartoons must be colored • Must include a caption or quote on each slide.