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Like most fads, nations that had battleships and colonies drew respect from surrounding nations. The bigger the battleships and the more widespread the colonies, the more powerful you were. France was amongst the competitors of the 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoLaos, Cambodia, North, and South Vietnam were French Indochina only a few years before the conflict (they were divided up by the U.N.). The US took over the situation and thereby was not able to build the Locals trust before the conflict. Americans were not well accepted and local support would prove to be one of there largest weakpoints in the conflict.
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∙ 14y agoThey affected them by ruling as the colonial power.
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∙ 15y agoWe didn't really help the French. We helped South (Non-Communist) Vietnam. We wanted to stop the spread of communism.
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∙ 10y agoPower, wealth, and resources. The resources included:
*Oil
*rice
*rubber
*precious metals
*cotton
*titanium
*tin
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What European country was entrenched in region before the US became involved in Vietnam war?
France was the primary European nation involved with Indo-China prior to the US's entry into Vietnam.
Which countries were involved in the vietnam war?
France,United states of america,and vietnam no other countries because noone knew about it exept france and the U.S.A
What do Britain France Germany and Spain have in common in relation to involvement in Vietnam?
They didn't get involved because they had no motive to do so.
Why did the us get involved in the vietnam war-?
The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
What European country colonized Vietnam?
France colonized Vietnam.
Does the Vietnam war have anything to do with France colonizing Vietnam?
i think france doesn't have to do anything with the vietnam war
Which happen first the US became involved in a war in Vietnam or a military defeat led France to pull out of its former colony of Vietnam?
The French war came first (1946-1954).
What two countries was involved in Vietnam war?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Also, to name just a few: the USA, China, Russia, South Korea, Australia, France, and England. A great many countries fought in the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975.
Who controlled Vietnam in the 1700s?
Vietnam. NOT France.
When is the official date France withdrew from the Vietnam War?
France withdrew from Vietnam in 1954.
How was the UN involved in Vietnam after the Vietnam War?
They weren't.
How do you Get Vietnam Visa from France?
Get your Vietnam visa at Vietnam embassy in France Or you can apply online through an agent in Vietnam to get approval letter for picking up your visa on arrival at Vietnam airports.
