The government followed the policy of containment, which was to stop the spread of Communism. In order to implement that policy, the United States began sending military advisers to Vietnam to aid in a civil war. As time went on, the number of soldiers involved in Vietnam rose steadily. By 1965, the nation was in a full fledged war with the Communist North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong. Of course, the nation was split about this decision. You will be using this website to conduct research on the Vietnam War and the effects it had on American society; specifically economical, political, and social change. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer to this debate. There are however, stronger and weaker arguments! Therefore, make sure you are using the evidence you uncover during your Webquest wisely so that your argument can be strong and supported.