CIVICS How did the South Vietnamese government change after Diem
was overthrown, and how did the United States react?

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CIVICS How did the South Vietnamese government change after Diem
was overthrown, and how did the United States react?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ After the overthrow of Diem, the South Vietnamese government experienced a period of political instability with several military coups, and the United States increased its military involvement in Vietnam. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Political instability in South Vietnam post-Diem and U.S. response ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Following the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem in November 1963, South Vietnam was led by a series of military juntas that struggled to maintain control and legitimacy. The United States, which had supported Diem despite his authoritarian rule due to his anti-communist stance, was concerned about the stability of the region and the potential for communist expansion. As a result, the U.S. government increased its military and economic support to South Vietnam, eventually leading to a greater American military presence and direct involvement in the Vietnam War. This period marked a significant escalation in the conflict, as the U.S. sought to prevent the fall of South Vietnam to communism, which was part of the broader Cold War strategy of containment. ⚹◊How did the overthrow of Diem impact the political stability in South Vietnam?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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