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Why did the US send help to south Vietnam?

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Just like in Korea, the South was capitalistic while the North was communistic. The foreign policy of US at the time was to keep communism contained and to support any regime that was for capitalism.

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What did the us send to south Vietnam?

weapons


Did the US send combat troops to Vietnam just to protect its advisors and the south vietnamese government from North Vietnam and the Vietcong?

US Military Advisers were in South Vietnam to help the South defend themselves. When that didn't work, US Regulars were sent in. When that didn't work, they vacated the field.


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The US offered to help south Vietnam in 1961 to help Vietnam preserve its independence from the North. It was during the Cold War, and the US was fighting Communist Russia across the world.


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Who were the US trying to help in Vietnam and why?

Defending South Vietnam against Communist aggression from North Vietnam.


Who did the US help gain control of the southern part of Vietnam?

South Vietnam was already a sovereign nation by the time the US entered the nation. Its title was the "Republic of South Vietnam."


What help did Australia send south Vietnam in 1962?

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How does N Vietnam Defends S Vietnam?

N. Vietnam was ATTACKING S. Vietnam. South Vietnam was defending itself with the help of the US/Allies.


Which country did the us help during the Vietnam war?

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What year did the US send economic aid to french forces in Vietnam?

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