Question

How is the Vietnam War considered a microcosm of the larger Cold War that was being fought between the United States and Russia during the 1960s and 1970s?
А.) The United States and Russia supported opposite sides of the conflict in Vietnam in an attempt to gain regional influence.
B.)The United States and Russia engaged in direct military conflict with one another in Vietnam. Russia
С.) Both the United States and Russia only played non-combat support roles in the conflict by way of supplying money and equipment.
D.) The United States and Russia both sought to end the conflict before either had to become directly involved​

Answer 1

A.

The US and the USSR engaged in a proxy war in Vietnam. Both parties supported opposing sides, the United States backed the Republic of Vietnam, whilst the USSR backed the Viet Cong (Democratic Republic of Vietnam). The US was concerned about the spread of communism, so, the nation decided to involve themselves in the war to stop it. The Soviet Union wanted to spread their communist ideology amongst other nations.