Explain Why The United States Became Increasingly Involved In The War In Vietnam During The Period 1954-1965. Between 1946-1954 French authorities ruled Vietnam. Many people in Vietnam did not like the French having an influence in the way their country was ruled. The Vietminh began to take action against the French. The Vietminh were a Communist organisation. In 1950-1951, the French looked to America for assistance against the Vietminh. Despite not getting directly involved, America …showed first 75 words of 1557 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1557 total…feared Ho Chi Minh and his popularity. They felt that if left, he would spread Communism throughout Asia and this would ripple throughout Europe. This can be proven in Eisenhower's strong belief in the 'Domino Theory' Another piece of evidence to prove this is in America's situation in the 'Cold War' against Russia. The 'Cold War' is a perfect example of American fear of the spread of Communism and Eisenhower's belief in the domino theory.