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The US was concerned that the USSR would work to spread communism.
Western Bloc
They feared the spread of Communism
To prevent the spread of communism
they feared that if communism spread it would continue to spread and possibly start another world war
To stop the spread of Communism
The U.S. wanted to stop the spread of communism.
To prevent the spread of communism.
A number of reasons: - Domino Theory - Stop spread of communism - USA thought Ho Chi Minh wanted to spread communism - Help France - USA believed Vietnam were taking orders from USSR (Stalin) - Truman Doctrine
The spread of communism into Southeast Asia was opposed to maintain the balance of power.
to stop the spread of communism
It was portrayed similar to how Americans saw it. It was supposed to stop the spread of Communism but was much closer to home for Australia.