3.3 Canada's Role in Vietnam
Officially, Canada was neutral during the Vietnam War. The US government asked for our support. The Canadian government declined.
In reality, it was much more complex than that, as the article "Vietnam War - Canada's Role" will explain.
Your task is to write a clear response to this article. You will need to respond to three of the following issues listed below.
- Allowing thousands of Canadians to serve in Vietnam
- Allowing thousands of draft dodgers to immigrate to Canada at this time
- Sending journalists to report
- Conducting secret missions
- Manufacturing arms
- Testing Agent Orange for the Americans
- Taking in thousands of refugees after the war
You will write an essay consisting of five paragraphs.
Introduction - Introduce the topic making it clear which issues you will address
One paragraph each for issues one, two, and three. Give an overview of the issue and explain why you think these actions were taken. Provide details and depth.
Conclusion - Summarize the topic and then explain your assessment of how Canada handled its role in the war.