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What was the primary reason the US did not support the Vietnamese in their struggle for independence from France during the 40 and and 50 and?
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What was the primary reason the US did not support the Vietnamese in their struggle for independence?
The primary reason for the US not supporting the Vietnamese in their struggle for independence was the fear of communism spreading in Southeast Asia. The US saw Vietnam as a battleground in the larger Cold War conflict against the Soviet Union and feared that allowing Vietnam to gain independence from France would lead to a communist takeover.
Who were the vietcong and what role did they play in the vietnamese struggle?
The Vietcong were South Vietnamese and Cambodians in a political organization supported by North Vietnam to carry out guerrilla attacks against South Vietnam it support of the northern military.
Why did the Vietnamese guerrillas fight the French in Indochina?
France was the only country after WW2 that refused to grant independence to its Asian colonies. Ho Chi Minh had tried to ask the U.S. to help negotiate with the French, but the U.S. refused because he had had communist contacts during WW2. That left no option but a war of independence against France, which as the only military support he could get was from his previous communist contacts Vietnam eventually became a communist nation.
What event directly led the US to declare war with Spain?
The Cuban struggle for Independence and the sinkiing of the USS Maine.
What type of support did the Declaration of Independence have among the people?
The Declaration of Independence gave the people a great amount of support. This support came from the unity that was formed among the people.
What was the primary reason the US did not support the Vietnamese in their struggle for independence?
The primary reason for the US not supporting the Vietnamese in their struggle for independence was the fear of communism spreading in Southeast Asia. The US saw Vietnam as a battleground in the larger Cold War conflict against the Soviet Union and feared that allowing Vietnam to gain independence from France would lead to a communist takeover.
Who were the vietcong and what role did they play in the vietnamese struggle?
The Vietcong were South Vietnamese and Cambodians in a political organization supported by North Vietnam to carry out guerrilla attacks against South Vietnam it support of the northern military.
Which poet of the Romantic movement went to Greece to support its struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire?
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Why did the Vietnamese guerrillas fight the French in Indochina?
France was the only country after WW2 that refused to grant independence to its Asian colonies. Ho Chi Minh had tried to ask the U.S. to help negotiate with the French, but the U.S. refused because he had had communist contacts during WW2. That left no option but a war of independence against France, which as the only military support he could get was from his previous communist contacts Vietnam eventually became a communist nation.
Why did Ho Chi Minh lead a resistance movement against France?
Ho Chi Minh had travelled to Europe as a young man. He met a communist party member while in Europe in the 1920's, and converted to communism during that time; with the seed planted, he planned his resistance movements upon his return to Indochina.
Who did The South Vietnamese invaded with American air support?
Cambodia
How important was North Vietnamese logistical support to the military struggle against the US and the South Vietnamese government?
Very. Since the US brought massive military force to bear, during the Vietnam War, there would have been no possibility of a successful insurgency against the south, without the equally massive commitment of North Vietnam and its own ally, the Soviet Union.
Why did independence movement leaders use civil disobedience in their struggle for independence from the British?
Using civil disobedience would make the British send in soldiers and that would often lead to violence giving the independence supporters a reason to fight the British. Except in India's case where it just made the Brits look like mindless butchers, making the world support India in their push for independence.
What actions made china reluctant to improve relations with the US?
South Vietnamese invasion of Laos American support for Taiwan
Vietcong?
Communist guerrilla movement in Vietnam that fought the South Vietnamese government forces 1954-75 with the support of the North Vietnamese army and opposed the South Vietnamese and US forces in the Vietnam War.
What event directly led the US to declare war with Spain?
The Cuban struggle for Independence and the sinkiing of the USS Maine.
What type of support did the Declaration of Independence have among the people?
The Declaration of Independence gave the people a great amount of support. This support came from the unity that was formed among the people.
