The Vietnam War, the antiwar movement, and the crisis of liberalism

By the end you’ll be able to

• Explain the causes of increasing U.S. involvement in Vietnam, including containment, the legacy of French colonialism, the domino theory, and decisions made under Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
• Explain the reasons for and consequences of the escalation of the Vietnam War, including the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, sustained bombing, and the commitment of ground troops.