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Why did the Americans become involved in the Vietnam war in the first place?
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∙ 11y ago
Because of the Domino theory. The USA thought that if one country fell to Communism, all the nearby countries would do likewise.
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How did Americans first react to the start of the war in Vietnam?
They never heard of Vietnam before.
When did the first Americans have combat action in Vietnam?
2012
In what year were the first Americans killed in the Vietnam war?
'56.
Who lead the countries involved in the Vietnam war?
It was not a coalition. It was First the French who wanted it back as their colony. They left in 1954. The US then went in to prevent the "Domino Theory" from occurring. So first the French than the Americans.
Who were the first families to become involved in cottage industries?
Rural families were some of the first to become involved in the cottage industry.
Who were the first group of Americans to publicly denounce the Vietnam war?
College Students
When the soldiers returned from Vietnam what did Americans do for the first time in history?
shunned the soldiers
What was Jimmy Carter's first act as President?
He granted amnesty to Americans who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War
What are two events that caused americans to become disillusioned with the federal government during the first half of the 70s?
One of the two events that caused Americans to become disillusioned with the Federal government during the first half of the 70's was the energy crisis. The second thing was the growing concern about the environment.
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 did the french do to vietnamese resist them?
Vietnam was a French colony. The Vietcong first threw out the French. Then America tried to conquer Vietnam and the Vietcong threw out the Americans.
Was Eisenhower involved in us government during Vietnam war?
Ike was the wars first commander in chief.
