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He declared himself president after a fraudulent election.
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Why do you think the US supported the government of Ngo Dinh Diem?
The United States supported Ngo Dinh Diem as ruler of South Korea in his fight against the communists in North Korea. The US gave support to Diem for much of his rule, but eventually allowed him to be overthrown and assassinated without resistance.
Why did the US go into war in Vietnam?
The USA went to war with Vietnam because it was a communist country. Also they were allies with the USSR. We were enemies with the USSR so we wanted the USSR to have at least 1 less freind.
What was the American struggle of the Vietnam war?
To prevent the communist take over of the NON-communist Republic of South Vietnam, by Communist NORTH Vietnam.
Who controlled Vietnam during the 1800's?
The French colonized Vietnam in the mid 1800s. In 1885 France looked to take over Vietnam and in 1887 France completely took control of Vietnam.
What are problems that led to the Vietnam War?
The "Cold War" was a battle against communism. North Vietnam was a communist country trying to take over South Vietnam which was NOT a communist country. The US was helping South Vietnam fight North Vietnam so that communist North Vietnam could NOT take it over.
How did Diem get to take control over south Vietnam?
He declared himself president after a fraudulent election.
why did kennedy decide to support south vietnam’s Ngo Dinh Diem?
Communists would take over South Vietnam
Why did President Kennedy support the government of Ngo Dinh Diem?
Kennedy feared that Communists would take over South Vietnam.
Why do you think the US supported the government of Ngo Dinh Diem?
The United States supported Ngo Dinh Diem as ruler of South Korea in his fight against the communists in North Korea. The US gave support to Diem for much of his rule, but eventually allowed him to be overthrown and assassinated without resistance.
When did north Vietnam decide to take over south Vietnam?
1975
What country did the vietnam war take place?
South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Why did the US go into war in Vietnam?
The USA went to war with Vietnam because it was a communist country. Also they were allies with the USSR. We were enemies with the USSR so we wanted the USSR to have at least 1 less freind.
Did South Vietnam take Cambodia or Laos?
No.
How did president eisenhower help the government of south Vietnam fight against the communist?
Eisenhower sent troops to South Vietnam so they can fight North Vietnam because North Vietnam wanted to take over South Vietnam and they did.
What was the Vietnam War against?
Against Communist North Vietnam's take over of the Republic of South Vietnam.
Why did the US become invole in the Vietnam?
To prevent the communist take over of South Vietnam.
The War in Vietnam?
A war to preserve the Free Republic of South Vietnam from a communist take over by Communist NORTH Vietnam.
