Why did many people support the Vietnam War in its beginning stages
1. People thought it would be a short war
2. People were afraid Vietnam had nuclear weapons
3. People did not not know much about the problems in Vietnam
4. People that it was a heroic effort tp protect a small country
5. People believed in the domino theory, that if Vietnam fell to communism, other countries in Southeast Asia would also fall.
6. Many Americans believed in the government's assertion that the war was necessary to contain the spread of communism.
7. The media initially portrayed the war in a positive light, leading many people to support it.
8. People were influenced by patriotic and nationalist sentiments, believing that supporting the war was a way to show loyalty to their country.
9. The draft system and a sense of duty to serve one's country led many young men to support the war effort.
10. There was a strong anti-communist sentiment in the United States during the Cold War era, leading many to view the war as a necessary fight against the spread of communism.