The Vietnam War (O)

3 ch (3C) (W) · Undergraduate

Introduces the historical controversies over the Vietnam War. Scholars remain divided on key questions including: why did the US go to war; what American president was most responsible for how the conflict unfolded; could the US have “won” the war if it had adopted a different stra tegy; did public opinion and the anti - war movement play a role in ending the war; and why did some Americans support the war while others did not? Prominently features seminar discussions and group debates. NOTE: Not available for credit to students who have com pleted HIST 4452 .