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Edexcel AS History Unit 1 focuses on historical themes in breadth. ‘Ideology, conflict and retreat: the USA in Asia, 1950–73’ is an option examining the engagement of the USA in Asia during the height of the Cold War, addressing issues such as the reasons for America’s growing involvement in the region, US actions including military decisions, and the impact of these both in Asia and at home in the USA. You will be asked to write one essay answer out of a choice of two. You should take about 40 minutes to write your answer.
Why did President Kennedy increase US involvement in Vietnam in the early 1960s? (30 marks)
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