Question

Why dis the United States send soldiers to Vietnam? A. The North Vietnamese were fighting to unite Vietnam under a communist government. B. The South Vietnamese were fighting to unite the Vietnam under a communist government. C. The Soviet Union had sent forces into South Vietnam. D. China had gained control of North Vietnam and threatened to invade South Vietnam.

Answer 1

The United States sent soldiers to Vietnam due to:

A. The North Vietnamese were fighting to unite Vietnam under a communist government.

At first, the United States was supporting their French alliance by helping them to retake control of their colony. After losing a battle to Vietnamese troops, the French left Vietnam and the United States chose to stay to combat the spread of communism from North Vietnam (supported by the Soviet Union and China) to South Vietnam (supported by the US).

Answer 2

i think the answer is A