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 * As the Bell Rings...** [[image:http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/sixties/Graphics/Bond/bond_comic_cover.GIF align="right" width="250" link="@http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/sixties/HTML_docs/Exhibits/Bond/Bond.html" caption="Click the image above to read the comic. Discuss with a partner and share your thoughts in whole class discussion."]]

What did you think of the "Vietnam" comic from yesterday? How did it portray our involvement in Vietnam? Why? From what perspective was it written? How would you describe the author, Julian Bond? Answer these questions and any other thoughts you have in today's discussion. Click the discussion icon to begin.

Today we will see what our textbook says about the Vietnam War. Today you will begin reading Chapter 27. As you read, complete the [|8.1.2 Worksheet.pages] handout.
 * What We Did In Class**
 * Chapter 27, Section 1: "The War Begins" (page 906).
 * Chapter 27, Section 2: "American Involvement Grows" (page 910).
 * Chapter 27, Section 3: "The War Ends" (page 918).

Watch [|Khan Academy on Vietnam]. Download (control>click) and view. Write down three causes and two outcomes as you watch.
 * Homework**

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