Between june 1964 and december 1972 around 3500 new zealand service personnel served in south vietnam. The causes of the vietnam war were derived from the symptoms, components and consequences of the cold war. This topic focuses on the causes, practice and effects of war in the 20th century. This communist affiliated force fought against the japanese, who were actually in control of french indochina during wwii. Causes of world war ii the death and destruction of world war i was so horrible that it was called the war to end all wars. In relation to the american side, it is true that the. The causes of the vietnam war revolve around the simple belief held by america that communism was threatening to expand all over southeast asia. Who was the nationalist leader who led vietnam against the french. Vietnam had been a french colony since the late 1800s.
The war in vietnam was the result of years and decades of tensions within the country. After world war ii, the french began to battle the viet minh, who wanted to kick out the french and make vietnam a communist country. When the french left, the americans fought the war alone. The vietnam war why does the united states get involved in vietnam. The causes of the vietnam war trace their roots back to the end of world war ii. What were the causes and effects of the korean war. Freud believed aggression enables survival and therefore wards off death. The initial cause that caused the vietnam war was the intention to overthrow the south vietnamese government that was led by the communist guerrillas viet cong and the national liberation front, which had the support of north vietnam which ended in a war between the two countries. A different war, explores the causes and the impact of this longest war in american history. The struggle between french colonial forces and native vietnamese citizens supported by chinese communists was one of the root causes of the vietnam war. Causes and effects of the vietnam war has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to.
Vietnam war, 19611975 engineering and construction base development in south vietnam, 19651970 1991, by carroll h. In addition to the untold consequences for military families due to the massive loss of 58,000 american lives during the conflict, the vietnam war led to the end of the military draft in the united states, a reduction in the voting age to age 18, restriction of a sitting presidents ability to send military forces into combat, weakened and undermined morale among the u. The korean war was the first major conflict following the end of world war ii and the first war of the cold war between the united states and soviet union. Circulate throughout the class to support students and correct any individual misunderstandings. It was part of a larger regional conflict as well as a manifestation of the cold war. Since the other educator has already outlined the main causes for the vietnam war, i will provide further details to support his arguments. The vietnam war was a watershed moment in united states history.
Osgood wrote in 1979, the strategy transcended the vietnam war and not only survived it but continued to expand in application and acceptance. In 1941, a vietnamese nationalist movement, the viet minh, was formed by their leader ho chi minh 18901969 to resist the occupiers. The hegemonic theory of war rests on the interaction between the challenger and the hegemon. It was fought between north korea and the south korea throughout the early part of the 1950s. Were there alternative vietnam policies that might have achieved u. Vietnam war was by far the most convulsive and traumatic of americas three wars in asia in the 50 years since pearl harbor. Youve learned that the war spanned the terms of three. This official collection features resources about the vietnam war. The vietnam war was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of north vietnam against south vietnam and its principal ally, the united states. Korean war was an attempt by the us to contain communism in asia asia was now a battleground for the cold war. The causes of the vietnam war history learning site. Rand had concluded its work in connection with the vietnam war. United states involvement in this conflict was sometimes controversial. The north had the support of communist allies including the soviet union and china, while the south had the support of the west with the.
Nationalist countries such as, vietnam, cambodia, malaysia and philippines wanted independence from their colonial powers some movements were communist and relied on the support of the ussr or china. United states forces entered the conflict in support of the french in order to fight communism. More causes president eisenhower pledged his support and prevent the spread of communism to ngo dinh diem. The communist containment policy, created at the start of the cold war, combined with elements of wilsonianism, is the primary cause of the u.
In 1941, a comintern agent named ho chi mihn formed the league for the independence of vietnam, better known as the viet mihn. This colonial history angered many in vietnam and caused a growing sense of mistrust towards foreign powers. Causes, consequences, and lessons class notes contemporary history. The decision to send troops to vietnam had a major impact on american society and on united states foreign policy. Asia including vietnam, the united states grew concerned about its territories in asia, such as the philippines and guam. Vietnam war 195475, conflict that pitted the communist government of north vietnam and its allies in south vietnam, the viet cong, against south vietnam and its principal ally, the united states.
Causes and consequences of the vietnam war main causes. History of vietnam before 1949 history of vietnam from late 1850s to 1949 witnessed two invasions of french and japan, along with many uprisings and campaigns of vietnamese patriots. Yet, the agreement to end world war i did not resolve. Since world war ii, conflicts in asia have played a major role in the cold war. Theories on causes of international conflict psychology these theories emphasize the role of individuals as leaders and participants. Vietnam war theories of the university of washington. At the end of world war ii europe was divided by two ideological super powers. As inevitable as predicted, the war broke out after vietnam occupied cambodia in january 1979. However, vietnam war is the most common name as this war occurred in vietnam and it might express a neutral meaning.
While ostensibly administered by vichy france, imperial japan was. To b rin g a broad spectrum of pe r spectives to bear on the causes, origins and lessons of the war, the com mittee has invited. University of illinois at urbanachampaign most american wars have obvious starting points or precipitating causes. For example, in the late 19th century france controlled the country as part of its colonial empire. What were the main factors that caused the vietnam war. A special collection about the vietnam war is presented in both print books and ebook formats by the naval history and heritage command, plus you will also find other narrative monographs and commemorative resources published by the us department of army center of military history, joint chiefs of. After the war, the allies, who had control, returned south vietnam to the french while the north was left in the hands of the noncommunist chinese. In vietnam, the americans actually fought therefore in the cold war game, the ussr could not. A communist, ho chi minh waged a guerrilla war against the. Primarily, it is of great importance to put consideration on the deng xiaoping, the. At the end of world war ii europe was divided by two. At the time of the vietnam war, which would you consider, between the united states and soviet union, the challenger and which would you consider the hegemon. Causes of the vietnam war study guide by 14memerick includes 23 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
The causes retching up the war can be seen in three main facets. At its peak in 1968 the new zealand force only numbered 543. Unlike the first and second world wars new zealands contribution in terms of personnel was not huge. The vietnam war quiz multiple choice identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Organizing complete a graphic orga nizer similar to the one below by pro viding reasons why the united states aided france in vietnam. In assessing the effect of rands research, i found it difficult to trace a cause. A french colony, indochina made up of vietnam, laos, and cambodia had been occupied by the japanese during the war. An overview of the vietnam war overview in this lesson, students will be introduced to the vietnam war through a simulation regarding the anxiety of combat and will then receive an overview of the war via a teacher power point presentation or lecture provided, or a text book reading followed by class discussion. In short, the vietnam war started as a result of the u. The topic explores the causes of wars, as well as the way in which warfare was conducted, including types of war, the use of technology, and the impact these factors had upon the outcome.