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The main reasons for starting a War in Vietnam was simply because communism was spreading and countries such as America didn't want this to happen. North Vietnam was already communist and the Americans feared that over time it would spread into the south and other places such as Laos and Korea. This is known as the Domino Theory. This basically meant that if one country feel into communism, then the surrounding countries would eventually fall also. The Americans and Australians fought against the North Vietnamese troops along side the South Vietnamese troops.
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∙ 15y agoThe "Tongkin incident" was the reason the USA openly started a war against north vietnam. The north vietnames allegedly attacked a USA navy ship.
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What were good reasons for the us to enter the Vietnam war?
To prevent the spread of communism
Why is the protest at Kent State important?
Because that was one of the main areas from the Vietnam War protests.
What was the main cause of Vietnam war?
The main cause was the communist use of force to conquer a non communist country.
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Why is it important to teach about the Vietnam war at school?
Two reasons: 1. Its part of history; if history is not important, than neither is the Vietnam War. 2. If history is important to the educational system; then the Viet War is important for many reasons; here's but 3 of them: Todays all volunteer military and a voting age of 18 (instead of age 21) are a direct result of the war. And third, every time you see a HELICOPTER in the sky, the Vietnam War put it there (by pioneering the helicopter for everyday use).
What were the main reasons for the Vietnam war to begin?
Part of the cold war.
What were the main events and key dates for the Vietnam war?
What year did the vietnam war start
Why is the Vietnam war often called the 'American war'?
One of the main reasons was to separate the Vietnam War from the French War or French Vietnam War (which is often referred to as the French Indochina War; and lately, the 1st Indochina War). To makes things simple: The French Indochina War and the US (American) Vietnam War, might be the easiest way to remember it.
What were the reasons for the Vietnam war to be fought?
to fight communism
What reasons prevented the USA from winning the Vietnam war?
Ignorance...
What were the two main counties were involed in the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam and the United States. South Vietnam wasn't the main combatant, because they did NOT conduct the Air War over North Vietnam. The Vietnam War had three categories: US Navy-Riverine War; US Air Force-Air War; US Army/US Marines-Land War.
What were the reasons for changes in Vietnam during 1960 - 1973?
There was a war going on.
What were some of the reasons they disagreed during Vietnam war?
Military conscription.
What were the main effects of the Vietnam war?
Public discontent.
What was the main reason US entered the Vietnam War?
Part of the cold war.
What were three reasons why Americans lost the Vietnam War?
Couldn't isolate the battlefield.
What were good reasons for the us to enter the Vietnam war?
To prevent the spread of communism
