WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the motivation of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
A
The US wanted to establish colonies in Korea and Vietnam.
B
The US wanted to stop the expansion of the Japanese Empire.
C
The US wanted to take the natural resources from these regions.
D
The US wanted to support governments fighting against communism.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The USA was afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. It decided to send money, supplies and military advisers to help the South Vietnamese Government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. entered the Vietnam War in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism, but foreign policy, economic interests, national fears, and geopolitical strategies also played major roles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United States’ main goal in Vietnam was to prevent a communist takeover of the entire nation.

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