How did America's political decision led to fighting in Vietnam?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The policy of Soviet (Communist) containment meant that the communists would not be allowed to take over South Vietnam. We would destroy the communists in South Vietnam and contain them to NORTH Vietnam.

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∙ 16y ago

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What was result of the Americas failure in Vietnam?

communism was not contained in Vietnam

What was a major political consequence of the Vietnam war?

What was a major political consequence of the Vietnam War

What was the major political consequences of the Vietnam war?

What was a major political consequence of the Vietnam War

What major political issues were being addressed back in the US while troops were fighting in Vietnam?

Civil Rights movement, the draft, and the voting age.

Why were the political situations in Laos and Cambodia so important to the outcome of the Vietnam War?

We didn't want them to become communist allies to the enemy we were already fighting.

Which side was the US fighting on in Vietnam the north or the south?

South Vietnam

Where was the fighting taking place of Vietnam?

Air war North Vietnam. Ground war South Vietnam.

What countries were fighting in the Vietnam War?

North Vietnam/VC vs allies

Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?

Vietnam and Cambodia

What did US in Vietnam in 1950 lose?

The French were fighting in Vietnam in 1950 not the US.

Who were the US fighting for and against in the Vietnam war?

It was fighting for democracy and against communism.

Where was the worst fighting in Vietnam?

II and I Corps.

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