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)
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.
