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'Explain why the United States became increasingly involved in the war in Vietnam'.
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... History Coursework - Vietnam (Question 1) 'Explain why the United States became increasingly involved in the war in Vietnam' In 1954 Vietnam was divided into two countries, North and South Vietnam. North Vietnam became a communist republic under Ho Chi Minh. Ho Chi Minh's group of communists, the 'Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh Hoi' or 'Vietminh' were supported by China and Russia, also communist countries. South Vietnam became a dictatorship under Emperor Bao Dai. Elections were scheduled, elections Ho Chi Minh was confident he would win. However, Emperor Bao Dai appointed Ngo Dinh Diem as Prime Minister of South Vietnam. Diem then ousted Bao Dai and appointed himself President. President Diem refused elections and remained in South Vietnam. Diem was anti-communist and was supported by the US government whose aim was to eradicate communism. Ho Chi Minh's support in South Vietnam would have won him the election, turning Vietnam as














