Question
1 Based on this document, what was the overwhelming purpose of the Vietnam War.
2. One of the aims states that US needs to emerge "without unacceptable taint from methods used." What
is an example of a possible "taint" that could embarrass the US? Explain your answer.
3. Why do you think that helping a friend is specifically not an aim of the war?
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Answer
1. The overwhelming purpose of the Vietnam War was to contain the spread of communism.
2. An example of a possible "taint" that could embarrass the US is the use of torture or other forms of inhumane treatment of prisoners or civilians.
3. It is not clear from the given document why helping a friend is specifically not an aim of the war.