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If someone were to class "communism" as a form of "Imperialism" then yes that was one of the causes of the Vietnam War. The French Indochina War (1st Indochina War) was "basically" a war of imperialism; and had NOT the Viet Minh been backed by the communists, the US would have probably stayed clear of that conflict. But since the now (then) North Vietnamese were COMMUNISTS, and clearly supported by the Communist Superpowers, and we, the US, were a "pledged enemy" of communism; WE had to stop the attempted conquest of South Vietnam. It was only the geography of the land, and the fear of starting World War III (the involvement of the Communist Superpowers-as had happened in the Korean War when Red China entered into it) that prevented us from saving the South.
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∙ 12y agoFrance takes Indochina from the Indochinese, Japan takes Indochina from France, allies take Indochina from Japan and returns it to France, Indochinese resist France and fight...lasts about 10 years (1946-1954). France loses, Indochina divided up. This covers WWII/Imperialism.
1954/55 Indochina divided up (Laos, Cambodia, N & S VN). Now begins the American Vietnam War under the Eisenhower administration. Continues until Kennedy is elected president in 1961.
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∙ 11y agoImperialism and communism are two different topics.
North Vietnamese wanted to dominate with a Communists country, South Vietnam wanted to dominate with Non-Communist.
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What are the immediate causes of the Vietnam War?
The Cold War. Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
Why did America want to keep Vietnam free from imperialists?
The US involved Vietnam War was NOT about imperialism. Imperialism means the acquiring of an empire...such as colonies. The US wanted to keep any nation free from "communism." South Vietnam was one of those countries.
Was the Vietnam War Imperialism or non imperialism?
The Vietnamese see the Vietnam War as an act of US Imperialism, trying to subvert Vietnam as a US colony or client state and see South Vietnam as a "fake country that only exists because of American support" much the same way as Arabs see Israel as a "fake country that only exists because of American support". Of course, many who lived in South Vietnam believed that regime to be legitimate, especially if they were affiliated with it. Consequently, most members of the Vietnamese People's Army and the VietCong Guerrillas considered themselves Anti-Imperialists, since they were fighting "American Imperialism". Whether that is the US intention to create a client state in Vietnam or not is debatable; certainly, most Americans do not have that perspective. However, much of American foreign policy in the Cold War was to create client states and allies, so it is not inconceivable that this was the intent.
What were the causes of the US Vietnam war?
Vietnam was part of the COLD WAR. It was fought to stop the spread of communism.
Was Vietnam a defensive war?
From the perspective of the United States, the Vietnam War was not considered a defensive war. The U.S. intervened in Vietnam to support the South Vietnamese government and prevent the spread of communism. The U.S. saw its involvement as part of a broader strategy to contain communism during the Cold War. However, from the perspective of North Vietnam, the war was seen as a defensive struggle against imperialism and for national liberation.
How might imperialism be one of the cause of the Vietnam war?
If someone were to class "communism" as a form of "Imperialism" then yes that was one of the causes of the Vietnam War. The French Indochina War (1st Indochina War) was "basically" a war of imperialism; and had NOT the Viet Minh been backed by the communists, the US would have probably stayed clear of that conflict. But since the now (then) North Vietnamese were COMMUNISTS, and clearly supported by the Communist Superpowers, and we, the US, were a "pledged enemy" of communism; WE had to stop the attempted conquest of South Vietnam. It was only the geography of the land, and the fear of starting World War III (the involvement of the Communist Superpowers-as had happened in the Korean War when Red China entered into it) that prevented us from saving the South.
What are the immediate causes of the Vietnam War?
The Cold War. Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
What were the causes of the Vietnam war in 1959?
Cold war.
Strategic causes the Vietnam war?
Cold War.
What were the three most important causes of world war 1?
The three causes of the war were the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, widespread militarism and economic imperialism.
Why did America want to keep Vietnam free from imperialists?
The US involved Vietnam War was NOT about imperialism. Imperialism means the acquiring of an empire...such as colonies. The US wanted to keep any nation free from "communism." South Vietnam was one of those countries.
What was the causes of the Vietnam War?
politicians and greed
What were the internal causes of the Vietnam war?
The draft.
The causes Vietnam war to end?
NVA determination.
How many south vietnamese served in the Vietnam war?
The website, "Vietnam War casualties" might be helpful.
What were the four background causes of World War 1?
militarism, imperialism, alliances, nationalism
What were four essential causes of world war 1?
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
