Hi, I need help with this because I cannot seem to figure it out. History just confuses me. I have to identify whether these four events raised or lowered U.S. involvement in Vietnam during Nixon’s presidency. The events are:
- Diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union
- Process of Vietnamization
- Authorized bombing of Cambodia
- Invasion of Cambodia
This is what I think it is:
Raised U.S. Involvement in Vietnam
- Process of Vietnamization
- Diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union
Lowered U.S. Involvement in Vietnam
- Authorized Invasion of Cambodia
- Invasion of Cambodia
Thanks.
I believe you are correct. However, I am no expert, so try this link:
//mahargpress.com/wounded/additional-material/timeline-of-vietnamconflict/
Good luck!
By the way, that's a URL, but only copy the link after the "//"(I'm not allowed to post URLs).
You're on the right track with your analysis, but there is some clarification needed. Let's break down each event and determine whether it raised or lowered U.S. involvement in Vietnam during Nixon's presidency:
1. Diplomatic efforts by China and the Soviet Union:
Diplomatic efforts by China and the Soviet Union were aimed at decreasing tensions and promoting peace in Vietnam. These efforts, such as negotiations and dialogue, contributed to lowering U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Therefore, you should classify this event as lowering U.S. involvement.
2. Process of Vietnamization:
Vietnamization was Nixon's policy of transferring more responsibility for fighting the war to the South Vietnamese forces while gradually withdrawing U.S. troops. This process aimed to lower U.S. involvement in Vietnam by shifting the burden to the South Vietnamese. Thus, you are correct in classifying this event as lowering U.S. involvement.
3. Authorized bombing of Cambodia:
In an effort to disrupt the supply lines of the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong, Nixon authorized secret bombing campaigns in Cambodia. This action, although not directly involving ground troops, escalated U.S. military involvement in the region. Therefore, this event raised U.S. involvement.
4. Invasion of Cambodia:
In 1970, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces invaded Cambodia to disrupt Viet Cong bases and supply routes. This military intervention significantly raised U.S. involvement. Hence, you should classify this event as increasing U.S. involvement.
Revised categorization based on the explanations:
Raised U.S. Involvement:
- Authorized bombing of Cambodia
- Invasion of Cambodia
Lowered U.S. Involvement:
- Diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union
- Process of Vietnamization
This breakdown should help you understand and clarify how each event affected U.S. involvement in Vietnam during Nixon's presidency.