Question

Why did the United States support France in Vietnam?

a. The United States was honoring an old agreement with France.
b. The United States supported France's claim to a colonial empire.
c. The United States needed French approval for a trade agreement.
d. The United States needed French support in Western Europe.

Answer 1

After World War II and during the early years of the Cold War, the United States supported France in Vietnam because The United States needed French support in Western Europe, option d, in order to gain allies against the Soviet Union and to support capitalist countries in Europe. Also, Vietnam policies aimed for a Communist approach which could lead to more Asian countries to adopt Communism. Once France lost control of Vietnam, the United States directly interfered in the country.

Answer 2

The United States of America supported France in Vietnam because the United States needed French support in Western Europe. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "d". The United States required the French support to counter the influence of the Russians in Western Europe.