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.

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4 December, 21:04

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.

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Alonso Garcia · Answer 1

The United States suported France for multiple reasons in Vietnam. One thing was that they were honoring and old agreement with France - a. However, a more important reason not listed here was that they wanted to prevent the spread of communism which they really revolted against.

Nolan · 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.