Question

In the final stages of the French-Vietnamese war, the United States

A. adopted a policy of strict neutrality.
B. was subsidizing the costs of the French war effort.
C. deployed nuclear weapons in support of the French.
D. contributed ground combat troops in support of the French

Answer 1

The United States was subsidizing the French war effort during the final stages of the French-Vietnamese war, motivated by anti-communist sentiments and alliances, rather than direct military involvement or use of nuclear weapons.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the final stages of the French-Vietnamese war, the United States was subsidizing the costs of the French war effort. Initially, during World War II, the United States supported the Viet Minh against the Japanese. However, with the surrender of Japan, and the subsequent Declaration of Independence by Chi Minh, U.S. policy shifted. The United States declined to support a Communist leader and instead provided military aid to France to prevent them from losing their former colony. President Eisenhower continued this aid, with the U.S. financing up to 80 percent of the French war effort without deploying combat troops or using nuclear weapons. The aid was motivated by the fear of the spread of communism and support for ally France, rather than a willingness to reengage in colonialism or direct military intervention.