Role-Playing the Origins of U.S. Involvement.

Bigelow, William

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ364269

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Role-Playing the Origins of U.S. Involvement.

Bigelow, William

Social Education, v52 n1 p55-57 Jan 1988

Describes a role-playing activity designed to show how the United States began its involvement in Vietnam. Provides sample handouts assigning students to support either the French or Vietnamese side of a debate. The teacher assumes the role of President Truman who must decide which side will receive U.S. support. (GEA)

Descriptors: Role Playing, Secondary Education, Simulation, United States History, War

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A