Essential Questions:	How did the Cold War play a role in the conflicts in Asia - particularly Korea and Vietnam?
Directions:	Read through the lesson and watch the video. Submit your response to the written assignment.

Previously, we have discussed how the Cold War would not be fought directly between two superpowers, but indirectly through ideological conflicts in other nations. The fear of a domino effect can be illustrated below:

To begin today's lesson, watch the crash course video on the Cold War in Asia. Mentally note the similarities and any differences between the conflict in Korea and Vietnam. How was the Cold War a factor?

Now, read through these slides about the Korean and Vietnam Wars...and a bit about Cambodia.

Extended Resources
Press play to hear more about how the French lost a war with one bad decision.

5-minute clip on the Vietnam War

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