Why did the United State oppose Ho Chi Minh's Leadership in Vietnam? Were the United States justified in their involvement in Vietnam? Please answer this question in 3-5 sentences with specific examples from the unit. (20 points)

Answer 1

The United States opposed Ho Chi Minh's leadership in Vietnam due to his communist ideology and his ties to the Soviet Union. The US saw Ho Chi Minh as a threat to their goal of containing communism during the Cold War. The US became involved in Vietnam by supporting the anti-communist government of South Vietnam, with the belief that preventing the spread of communism was in the best interest of national security. However, the US involvement escalated into a long and costly war that ultimately did not achieve its objectives, leading to questions about the justification of their involvement.