AMERICAN SOLDIERS

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American Soldiers

By

Jon  and Ehrin

Introduction       Questions       Resources       Big Question

INTRODUCTION

The Vietnam War had a destructive effect on many groups of people.  One of these groups, the American soldiers, was affected very negatively.  In this hunt, you will learn what affect the Vietnam War had on American soldiers. 

 

 

QUESTIONS

 

How many soldiers died in the Vietnam War?

What is Agent Orange?

What side effects did agent orange have?

What other chemicals were used?

What mental disorders did soldiers have after the war?

What happened to some soldiers’ marriages?

How did the public view the soldiers when they returned home?

What is a negative effect of cohesion?

How many soldiers were wounded?

How long was a tour of duty?

 

 

RESOURCES

 

http://www.usvetdsp.com/agentorange.htm

http://www.vietnamwar.com/

http://www.geocities.com/bigmike_75/essays/coldwar/vietnam4.html

http://www.vvnw.org/Educational_Material/educational.htm

http://www.leavenworth.army.mil/milrev/English/MarApr01/rielly.htm

http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/specific/fs_partners_veterans.html

 

BIG QUESTION

What effect did the Vietnam war have on American soldiers?