Assignment:
Johnson's Presidency and Vietnam
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
Instructions: In 200 to 300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. What was President Johnson's Great Society? Did it accomplish its goals over the past 50 years? Explain.
2. Describe the impact of the Warren Court on U.S. society? Do you agree with their rulings? Explain.
3. Describe the circumstances surrounding the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Was this incident a legitimate reason to start a land war in Asia? Explain.
4. What was the Tet offensive? How did it impact U.S. foreign policy and domestic policy? How did the U.S. media affect public opinion regarding the war? Explain.
5. What was the Six Days War? What role did the U.S. play in this war? Should Israel have been required to give back the land taken in the Six Days War? Explain.