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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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There was a new leader that was recognized by the US as a communist threat. So, the US worked with France to send in troops to deal with Viet Minh. But, were humiliated in defeat.

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Why the Cold War isn't your traditional war?

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Why the Cold War isn't your traditional war?

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This was not really a war, It was more of a competition. In the Cold war the US and USSR just made threats and spied on each other without directly fighting.

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Proxy warfare is a war motivated by fears of war, often involving: propaganda, threats, and indirect fighting.

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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 played support later in the war, sending in reinforcements.

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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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They play a surrogate role in war and just send in supplies and help. They only join the war until later in the battle.

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The Vietnam war put people in war and panic. Especially after the domino theory. It caused Americans to feel endangered at the thought that all nations will become communist if they don't stop it. So, the US tried to weasel in and play a part in the war, without actually fighting. So they were trying to get the outcome they wanted without fighting for it.

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History.com Editors. “Vietnam War Timeline.” History.com, A&amp;E Television Networks, 13 Sept. 2017, https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-timeline.

History.com Editors. “Vietnam War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 Oct. 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history.

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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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Vietnam won, and it hurt the US and was one of the most memorable moments in US history (in a bad way.) The US felt as if they couldn't save Vietnam and now everyone was in danger.

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Timeline of large events in the Vietnam War

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Timeline of large events in the Vietnam War

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1. The Viet Minh is created

2. The US recognize the threat of Ho Chi Minh

This shows the first encounter with a communist threat in Vietnam.

3. Vietnam begins establishing a communist outpost
4. French troops are defeated and humiliated

The French are defeated and hurt by the loss putting doubt in their minds.

5. The US president informs the nation about the “Domino theory.”

The Domino Theory puts fear in the minds of others making communism a great danger. This made the US act very quickly and with haste.