America's Involvement In Vietnam and The Philippines

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and Cultural changes were as a result of America’s involvement such as “education to keep a firm check on the Filipino’s and to advance and improve social and cultural conditions”(world book, The history of the Philippines). As a result of this idea “people learned to read and write and the death rate dropped as people learnt more about hygiene”(World Book, The history of the Philippines). Even though there was some good points there was also many bad sides to the story. There was much unrest in the country as many people disagreed with America’s involvement and seeked independence for themselves, America also brought many wars apon the Philippines and this resulted in many deaths for this country. Complete independence was given to the Philippines but for quite a lengthy period after there was much unrest.

In 1957 there was much unrest aswell in a place called Vietnam in which once again America took part. This war involved a Communist North Vietnam taking over the South ...

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