Identify a reason Americans would have supported the Vietnam War AND a reason Americans would not have supported the Vietnam War.

Reason Americans Supported the Vietnam War:

1. Containment and Anti-Communism: During the Cold War, the United States pursued a policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism. Many Americans believed that if South Vietnam fell to communism, it would lead to a domino effect, with other nations in the region also succumbing to communism. Supporting the war was seen by some as a way to prevent the spread of communism and protect U.S. interests in Southeast Asia.

Reason Americans Did Not Support the Vietnam War:

2. Anti-War Sentiment and Opposition to U.S. Involvement: As the Vietnam War escalated, a significant portion of the American population became increasingly opposed to the conflict. Various factors contributed to this opposition, including the high number of casualties, the perception of the war as unjust or imperialistic, and concerns about the draft. The anti-war movement gained momentum, fueled by protests, activism, and a growing disillusionment with the war's objectives and the way it was being conducted. Many Americans felt that the U.S. should not be involved in a conflict that they perceived as not directly related to American security interests.