Westernization

- Idealogical - Religious - Economic - Political - Long-term

Westernization is the overall effect of European countries (with few exceptions) upon other countries. The effects are seen through influence in Religion, Economy, Politics, Etc.

In Vietnam, (Pre-Vietnam war) France had colonized Vietnam and had begun to change Vietnam as a whole (or were trying to). Before the French, China and then Japan had invaded and taken control over Vietnam for many years. When France colonized in Vietnam they began to choose leaders for the Vietnamese like Diem. Diem being catholic did not work out so well but was an example of the attempt of westernization in Vietnam. Because of the attempt to change and control Vietnam, the Vietnamese Rebelled and cast out the French.


 * hilly's comment:** I've removed the reference to Roman influence until I can see the source for that! This could be improved by making specific reference to the analytical tags at the top, in the writing that follows. Good start.