Summary Of Why USA failed In Vietnam Flashcards
1
Q
What were the factors as to why US lost Vietnam war?
A
Political, military, geographical, cultural and economic reasons
2
Q
Who were the South Vietnamese government viewed?
A
Unpopular and corrupt
3
Q
What did the Vietnamese people want for Vietnam?
A
United and independent country
4
Q
What were pros of the VC?
A
. Well-organised and had support
. Guerilla tactics
. Knew the landscape
5
Q
How was war viewed in US?
A
Much anti-war opposition
6
Q
What were the problems with the US in the war?
A
. Low morale
. Issues such as drug abuse
. Limited understanding of Vietnamese landscape, climate, culture and society
7
Q
How were US efforts hindered?
A
. Economic support from USSR and China to N. Vietnam
. Lack of funding from Congress
