Nixon’s Dilemma: Achieving Peace
With Honor”
Write at least three historical facts from this
section around photograph A. Below the photo
answer these questions:
What two conclusions did Nixon and Kissinger
draw that led them to pursue a “peace and
honor” plan?
Describe the carrot and stick approach Nixon
used to negotiate an end to the war. Give at
least one example of a “carrot” and one
example of a “stick.”
Increased Protest
Describe at least two events that led to renewed
antiwar protests.
• Describe at least two reactions that led to
renewed antiwar protests.
• Describe at least two ways that Congress
acted to limit the president’s war powers.
American Involvement Ends
Write at least three historical facts from this section
around photograph C. Below the photo answer
these questions:
• Describe at least two military actions Nixon
ordered in 1972 and how they helped bring an
end to the war.
• What was the experience of veterans upon
returning home?
• Describe the conditions endured by American
POWs during the war.
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The War in Vietnam Ends
Write at least three historical facts from this section
around photograph D. Below the photo answer
these questions:
• Explain how the US government reacted to the
NVA invasion of South Vietnam.
• Describe at least three events in Southeast Asia
following the end of the war.
• What were the lingering effects of the war on
Americans?
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