In a 300 word essay, explain why the U.S. government chose to provide economic and military assistance to the French for their war in Indochina. What international events influenced this decision? If you were a policymaker in Washington, would you have supported giving aid to the French? Why or why not?

Your essay should be three paragraphs in length. The first paragraph should explain the reasons the U.S. was concerned about the Soviet Union. The second paragraph should explain the concerns of the U.S. about the situation in Asia. Finally, your third paragraph should explain why you think the U.S. support for the French was a good or bad idea. You should provide specific reasons, including facts and values, which support your view.