Question

In 3–5 sentences, assess why Ho Chi Minh hoped to gain U.S. support in his fight against the French. (simple)

Answer 1

Ho Chi Minh hoped to gain U.S. support in his fight against the French because he saw the United States as a fellow anti-colonial power, having gained independence from British rule. He believed that the U.S. government would sympathize with his cause and support the Vietnamese people's struggle for independence. Additionally, he may have hoped that U.S. support would help to weaken the French colonial presence in Vietnam and ultimately lead to their withdrawal from the region.