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. (simple)
The United States opposed Ho Chi Minh's leadership in Vietnam due to his communist ideology, which went against America's anti-communist stance during the Cold War. The US believed that Ho Chi Minh's leadership would lead to the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, going against American interests. However, the extent of American involvement in Vietnam, including the escalation of military operations, raised questions about the justification of their intervention. This is exemplified by the Gulf of Tonkin incident, where the US claimed to have been attacked by the North Vietnamese but later evidence showed that the incident was fabricated, leading to skepticism about the US's reasons for getting involved in Vietnam.
