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Evaluate the extent to which the causes of the Korean War (1950 - 1953) were similar to the causes of the Vietnam War (1964 - 1973)

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Answered by nikhapraseelan274
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The similarities of the two wars were the same ideological background, the confrontation of two super nations, the US and the URSS, and their economic and political systems. Vietnam War was the prolonged struggle and lasted more than 10 years, while the Korean War – only three

In what ways were the causes and effects of the wars in Korea and Vietnam similar? They were both caused by civil wars between Nationalists and Communists and Communists still ruled in both countries after the war. What role did the United Nations play in the Korean war? They helped nationalist South Korea.

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Today, historians generally agree on several main causes of the Korean War, including: the spread of communism during the Cold War, American containment, and Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II.

Why did the United States join the war in Korea? To help out South Korea which was being invaded by the communist country, North Korea. US President Harry S Truman requested help from the United Nations for South Korea and the UN agreed to help but the US provided most of the equipment and the troops.

Answered by suit89
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Korean War (1950 - 1953)

The ideological and political reasons of the Korean War (1950-1953) can be studied separately. The communist side, which included the Soviet Union, China, and North Korea, had the ideological goal of securing the Korean peninsula and incorporating it into a communist bloc.

Vietnam War (1964 - 1973)

Laos became the world's most heavily bombarded country per capita as a result of US bombings. Johnson made the decision to send American combat forces into Vietnam in March 1965, with overwhelming public backing.

The similarities between the the causes of the Korean War (1950 - 1953) and the causes of the Vietnam War (1964 - 1973)

  • Both the Korean War and the Vietnam War had a huge impact on society today.
  • They were battling because of their opposing political ideologies in the same country.
  • They both have different motives for fighting and different outcomes, but they also have a lot in common.
  • There was a communist and a democratic aspect to both the Korean and Vietnam wars.
  • The disagreements between them finally resulted in a war and widespread discontent around the world.

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