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Breaking news, President Johnson addresses the nation! Scholars watch a video of President Johnson's address to Congress regarding the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. The activity focuses on the motivation behind the resolution and the powers Congress granted to the president as a result. Young historians also read primary documents, complete a worksheet, and participate in group discussion to understand the impact of the resolution on the American public.
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america, american history, the united states, the vietnam war, vietnam, the gulf of tonkin incident, wars, wartime, military history, the military, government regulation, the federal government, congress, lyndon b. johnson, united states presidents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, communism, containment
Instructional Ideas
- Guide a group discussion on the United States' policy of containment
- Have pupils conduct further research on the impact of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires Internet access to compete
Pros
- The resource provides additional background knowledge to help reinforce main concepts
- Activity is adaptable to multiple grade levels
Cons
- None