Question

Before U.S. involvement, Vietnam was a colony of what nation?

Answer 1

America's official military involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1965 to 1975, 10 long years. Prior to American involvement in the region Vietnam was a French colonial territory. The Vietnamese people were generally oppressed under French rule both prior to WWII and after.

Answer 2

Prior to American involvement in the region Vietnam was a French colonial territory. The Vietnamese people were generally oppressed under French rule both prior to WWII and after.

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