Goals and Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will understand the development of political thought in Vietnam, identify opposing political views, examine cultural influences, and determine critical events that led to the wars of independence.

Content Standards

10.10 Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and China.
  1. Understand the challenges in the regions, including their geopolitical, cultural, military, and economic significance and the international relationships in which they are involved.
  2. Describe the recent history of the regions, including political divisions and systems, key leaders, religious issues, natural features, resources, and population patterns.
  3. Discuss the important trends in the regions today and whether they appear to serve the cause of individual freedom and democracy.

Vocabulary

Lesson Introduction

Communication Strategy -

Content Delivery

Communication Strategy (reading) - Students will read both primary and secondary sources that provide information on

Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Family vs. Nation

Student Engagement

Organization Strategy (timeline) - As students read, they will select pertinent information from the text. They will take this information and organize it into a timeline or flowchart of events, focusing on the development of political thought by Ho Chi Minh and others, and events that led to the wars of independence.

An example of a timeline on Southeast Asia is shown below.

Timeline Tools

Lesson Closure

Assessment

Lesson Resources

Books
Duiker, W.J. (1976). The Rise of Nationalism in Vietnam. Ithaca, NY; Cornell University Press