Courage

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Directions: In full sentences (paragraph form) respond to the following prompts. Make the responses thoughtful and concrete. You will have an opportunity to discuss the topic, but for this activity, really think about the implication of the topic for yourself. This is an independent activity.

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1. What does courage mean to you?

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2. What are some situations in everyday life that require courage?

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3. How would testing your courage at war be different from testing your courage in everyday life?

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4. Would a person who is courageous in everyday life be just as courageous fighting in a war? Explain.

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5. Provide a personal anecdote that describes a time when you exhibited courage?

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1. What are some of the reasons that the United States became involved in the conflict in Vietnam?

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2. Why was this such a difficult situation?

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3. Why was this a no-win conflict for the United States?

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4. How many Americans were killed in Vietnam? Injured in Vietnam?

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5. How were Vietnam veterans treated when they returned home?

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6. What happened in Vietnam after the American troops withdrew?

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