Plan for Week of 10.10

Monday, 10.10 - OFF

Wednesday, 10.12

> In Class

Continue watching "Virtual JFK"

Short writing assignment

>Homework

Herring, pgs. 155-169

Respond the following in full sentences (typed), to be handed in on Friday

1. What were the military and political implications of sending "ground troops" into Vietnam?

2. What was the "trilemma" the administration faced in 1965? How was it resolved?

3. How did political/military stability and efficiency (or the lack thereof) in South Vietnam contribute to US strategy and effectiveness in the region?

4. What were the "fateful decisions" that Johnson made in July of 1965? Were these decisions a deviation from past decision making or more of the same? Why?

5. Why was LBJ so hesitant to actually declare war? Was his manipulation of the American people justified given his perception of his job and responsibility?

*Please bring The Quiet American to class on Friday!

Friday, 10.14

> In Class

Discuss material

Work on TQA

> Homework

TBD