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Introduction to Vietnam War, 17 minute video lessonBegins with Sun Tzu quote analysis "Know thyself, know your enemy", Art of War.Explore the land and location of Vietnam and learn tips about reading maps. Understand basic features of the country like topography, population, and regions of Vietnam in preparation for learning about the Vietnamese and American War.This was done as a first lesson and continuing through a whole unit, but it works very well as a stand alone 17 minute lesson. Includes

Use these slides to set the scene for the Vietnam Conflict. Start with Sun Tzu and The Art of War and his quote about knowing yourself as your enemies to emphasize the importance of knowing the area. Have students investigate the country and its surrounding areas as part of an inquiry introduction to the war, and to familiarize them with different types of maps. Includes a brief timeline of the events in the war. Great for students to keep as a reference during your Vietnam War unit.