The Draft and the 26th Amendment

Cold War Proxy Wars: Korea and Vietnam

9th Grade·Social Studies·TEKS

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Explain how the military draft during Vietnam led to the 26th Amendment lowering the voting age

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Cold War Proxy Wars: Korea and Vietnam

9th Grade · Social Studies · TEKS

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Examine American involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, including the causes, key events, outcomes, and significant domestic impacts of these conflicts.

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Escalation of U.S. Forces in VietnamNot started yet
The Tet Offensive: A Turning Point in VietnamNot started yet
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113.41(b)(8)(F)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Social-studies · 9th Grade

describe the responses to the Vietnam War, including the draft, the 26th Amendment, the role of the media, the credibility gap, the silent majority, and the anti-war movement.