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What was the result of the war? Who won? What are 2 major effects?

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What was the result of the war? Who won? What are 2 major effects?

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The Vietnam war is part of the larger cold war because of the involvement of the political ideals and involvement of the USSR and the U.S. The split of Vietnam created more competition between the superpowers for the spread of influence. The war was very political between the communistic North and South of Vietnam. The U.S. supported the South and the USSR supported the North.

Spector, Ronald H. “Vietnam War.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War.

Ray, Michael. "Vietnam War Timeline". Encyclopedia Britannica, Invalid Date, https://www.britannica.com/list/vietnam-war-timeline. Accessed 25 April 2022.

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July 21, 1954 - The Geneva accords divided vietnam in two at the 17th parallel.

August 5, 1964 - Commanders report North Vietnamese torpedo attacks of U.S. destroyers. Lynden B. Johnson submits the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution to congress. This allows him to take any necessary action to repel armed forces.

November 15 1969 - Millions of people in the U.S. protest the United State’s involvement in the vietnam war. Antiwar demonstrations are the largest public protests in U.S. history.

January 27, 1973 - Representatives from North, South, and the U.S. agree to conclude the war. U.S. troops were to be pulled out within 60 days. The 17th parallel remained the dividing line until peaceful reunification could be done.

March 29, 1973 - The last U.S. forces leave vietnam. The death total is around 3,258,000 people including troops and civilians.

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What part or role does the Soviet Union play in the Vietnam War and WHY?

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What part or role does the Soviet Union play in the Vietnam War and WHY?

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The Soviet Union liked the influence of communism in other countries and helped support the communist north by sending supplies and troops.

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What part or role does the United States play in the Vietnam War and WHY?

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What part or role does the United States play in the Vietnam War and WHY?

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The United States was against the communism of the North and helped the south by fighting alongside them. The United States wanted to contain communism and stop the spread and influence to other countries.

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Why were The Vietnamese fighting each other in the 1950s?

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Why were The Vietnamese fighting each other in the 1950s?

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The Communist leader Ho Chi Minh wanted to take over the current leader Emperor Bao Dai. They took over the North of Vietnam and declared it the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. They south wanted it back.

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Explain how the Cold War is not a traditional kind of war.

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Explain how the Cold War is not a traditional kind of war.

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It was a very political conflict between the US and USSR and there were a couple of violent conflicts but they are classified as surrogate wars.

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A proxy war is a war where two superpowers face each other using another country's conflict.