Political Cartoon
During this time, the primary ideology regarding Asia was the domino theory, where people believed that if Vietnam were to fall to communism, than the whole world would too. In the United States' superpower role, they viewed it necessary to prevent communism from spreading. The mentality towards a war was high during this time, due to the domino theory. People wanted the country to remain on top and supported the war as a result. Americans, in the wake of World War II, believed in the strength and superiority of the American government and therefore supported most of its decisions.