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The Origins of the Vietnam War: A Struggle for Independence

Following WWII, Ho Chi Minh led Vietnam's fight for independence, defeating French colonial rule in 1954. Concerned about the rise of communism, the U.S. influenced the division of Vietnam into North and South. The North, backed by the Soviet Union, was led by Ho Chi Minh, while the South, governed by Ngo Dinh Diem and supported by the USA, faced growing discontent. Many impoverished citizens joined the Vietcong, a guerrilla group opposing Diem’s regime. This complex web of alliances and enmities laid the groundwork for the Vietnam War.

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The Origins of the Vietnam War: A Struggle for Independence

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  1. Vietnam Where is Vietnam?

  2. How did the war begin? After WWII, a Vietnamese communist named Ho Chi Minh led a war for independence, defeating the French in 1954. CIA said that if free elections were held, the communists would win.

  3. So, at the peace conference after Ho Chi Minh beat the French, the US insisted that Vietnam be divided into 2: A North Vietnam (which Ho Chi Minh could have) and a South Vietnam. North Vietnam was backed by The Soviet Union South Vietnam was backed by The USA 10-2

  4. South Vietnam was run by Ngo Dinh Diem.

  5. Many poor people who did not like Diem joined the Vietcong – guerrillas who opposed Diem. Guerrillas – fighters who use hit-and-run methods – they do not wear uniforms – they do not fight in large groups.

  6. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Enemy of the peasants (Vietcong)– Diem Enemy of Diem – Ho Chi Minh (communist) Therefore, peasants felt that communists were their friends and Vietcong became communist. 10-2

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