The US was compelled to support French military efforts in Vietnam due to geopolitical pressures, including concerns over the spread of communism in Southeast Asia and the desire to maintain strong alliances in Europe. French threats to reconsider their position in NATO if they did not receive American support for their colonial war in Indochina played a role in the US decision to back France.

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Question 11

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The US

A) Supported French efforts to maintain colonial control over Indochina wholeheartedly
B) Desperately wanted to take over the Vietnam War from the French
C) Was forced to support French military efforts in Vietnam by French threats to resign from NATO
D) Secretly worked to undermine French efforts to defeat the Vietminh

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