World History: The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War began in 1966 and lasted until 1975, this tragic war was one of the most important events in United States history. The Vietnam War helped shape modern world history by changing the minds of millions of people on how they felt and viewed the war. The purpose of the war was to stop the spread of communism which led to many negative outcomes such as students protesting, the Tet offensive, a severely damaged U.S. economy, and millions of lives lost or wounded.
After WWII in 1945, France wanted to regain control over Southeast Asia’s colonies. They were fighting Ho Chi Minh and his communist rebels. This started the French War in Indochina which led to the American escalation in Vietnam. President Eisenhower suggested that the fall
After WWII in 1945, France wanted to regain control over Southeast Asia’s colonies. They were fighting Ho Chi Minh and his communist rebels. This started the French War in Indochina which led to the American escalation in Vietnam. President Eisenhower suggested that the fall