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Start of Vietnam
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Lead into Vietnam
Date 1
Communism Spreading
Foundation
- In Asia Communism was growing
- US "Tied" in Korea
- China had had their own revolution
- More could fall
France in Indochina
Strategy
- The French had colonies in Indochina before WW2
- After WW2 France was much weaker
- Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese leader who wanted a free Vietnam
- Starts a war modeled after US revolution
New Vietnam
- Only USSR, China, and Eastern European communist countries recognize new Vietnam
- France invades to try to retake colony and lose 92,000
French War
American Reaction
- Americans conflicted
- France is our ally
- But America is GENERALLY against colonization
- Kennedy says we can't ally ourselves with colonizers
American Reaction
Change in US Strategy
- Containment had succeeded in Europe but was failing in Asia
- Domino Theory made us worried that communism would take over the whole region
Change in American Ideas
French Interactions
- America pays for 80% of the war effort in Vietnam
- Encourages France to give Vietnamese independence
- France presses on
French Interactions
Ho Chi Minh Response
- After the Korean war Ho Chi Minh writes letter
- Says that he is willing to negotiate with France
- Compares US Militarism to Germany in WW2
- France continues to lose the war
Ho Chi Minh Response
Peace talks
- USSR and Britain both want to see the war end
- N. Vietnam, USSR, Britain, US, France, and Indochina arrive
- US doesn't want to join and sees dangers of communism
Peace Talks
French Position
- French stay in control but are losing ground
- US doesn't want to send in troops
- Communism continues to grow
Complications
What should the US do?
- Based on what you now know what do you think the US Should do?
- Give 3 reasons why you believe this
- What conclusion do you believe will come about from US following your plan?
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