50 likes | 121 Views
Explore the Vietnam War's ideological roots, geopolitical context, and global impact. Learn about North and South Vietnam's opposing ideologies, the US involvement, and the underlying fears of Communism. Discover how Cold War dynamics fueled this conflict, shaping the fate of a nation torn between ideologies.
E N D
The Vietnam War By: Claudia, Lily, and Susanne
Who? • North Vietnam (represented the Communists) • South Vietnam (represented the Anti-Communists) • The United States (represented the Anti-Communists)
What? • The Vietnam War was an ideological war. • The US was afraid of the spread of Communism. That’s primarily why they joined the war. • They were fighting because of political and social opinions.
Where? • The war was fought between North Vietnam (which was involved in Communism) and South Vietnam (which was anti-Communism).
Why? • The US joined the war because they were afraid of Communism. • The main purpose for the war was North Vietnam (for Communism) wanted both North and South Vietnam (anti-Communism) to be involved in Communism. • North Vietnam was being fueled with weapons from China, U.S.S.R, and other Communist countries. • South Vietnam was being fueled with weapons from the United States and other anti-Communist countries.