The American War in Vietnam as Imperialism, I.

Please read, and print out, the chapter from Michael Parenti's book The Sword and the Dollar, titled "Imperialism 101."

Then, for focus, read also

• Arnold Creasy, post about Imperialism in Vietnam, from a 1994 Mailing List discussion.

NOTE: Be sure to print them out and bring them to class..

Please write 300 words (30 lines or so) about the theory of imperialism and its economic consequences.

How does this kind of analysis shapes an interpretation of the Vietnam War?