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    This document provides instructions for a document-based question (DBQ) essay about the Vietnam War. Students are asked to explain the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam and discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society. The essay must incorporate evidence from at least five provided documents and can include additional outside information. Students are directed to keep the definitions of "explain" and "discuss" in mind and to write a well-organized essay with an introduction, body paragraphs using document evidence, and a conclusion.

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    This document provides instructions for a document-based question (DBQ) essay about the Vietnam War. Students are asked to explain the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam and discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society. The essay must incorporate evidence from at least five provided documents and can include additional outside information. Students are directed to keep the definitions of "explain" and "discuss" in mind and to write a well-organized essay with an introduction, body paragraphs using document evidence, and a conclusion.

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    This document provides instructions for a document-based question (DBQ) essay about the Vietnam War. Students are asked to explain the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam and discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society. The essay must incorporate evidence from at least five provided documents and can include additional outside information. Students are directed to keep the definitions of "explain" and "discuss" in mind and to write a well-organized essay with an introduction, body paragraphs using document evidence, and a conclusion.

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    Mr.

    Saccullo

    8th Grade Social Studies

    The Vietnam War DBQ

    Name:

    Period

    In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:


    (a) explain means to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to show the logical
    development or relationships of
    (b) discuss means to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in
    some detail

    DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION
    This question is based on the accompanying documents. It is designed to test your ability to work with historical
    documents. Some of the documents have been edited for the purposes of the question. As you analyze the
    documents, take into account the source of each document and any point of view that may be presented in the
    document.
    Historical Context:
    Since World War II, conflicts in Asia have played a major role in the Cold War. One of these conflicts arose in
    Vietnam. United States involvement in this conflict was sometimes controversial. The decision to send troops to
    Vietnam had a major impact on American society and on United States foreign policy.
    Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of United States history, answer the
    questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to the questions will help you write the Part B
    essay, in which you will be asked to

    Explain the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam


    Discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society

    Part B
    Essay
    Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a conclusion.
    Use evidence from at least five documents in the body of the essay. Support your response with relevant facts,
    examples, and details. Include additional outside information.
    Historical Context:
    Since World War II, conflicts in Asia have played a major role in the Cold War. One of these conflicts arose in
    Vietnam. United States involvement in this conflict was sometimes controversial. The decision to send troops to
    Vietnam had a major impact on American society and on United States foreign policy.
    Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of United States history, write an essay in which
    you

    Explain the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam


    Discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society

    Guidelines:
    In your essay, be sure to:
    Develop all aspects of the task
    Incorporate information from at least five documents
    Incorporate relevant outside information
    Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
    Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and conclusion that are beyond a
    restatement of the theme

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