The Vietnam War was marked by brutality, death, protests, and psychological consequences. No war has caused such division among the American people as the Vietnam War. The war was extremely costly and had long-term consequences on populations around the world. Overall, the American people agree that the Vietnam War was a waste of time, money, and lives.1. What were the economic effects?2. What were the political effects?3. What were the psychological effects?4. How was the war managed socially?5. How were families affected by the war?Brief Overview of the Vietnam WarThe Vietnam War began in 1954 and ended in 1975. It was a conflict between the communist regime of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong (its southern allies) against South Vietnam and its main ally, the United States. The war began after Ho Chi Minh and his communist party Viet Minh came to power. More than 3 million people died in this war, including more than 58,000 Americans. By 1969, U.S. involvement in the war had reached its peak, involving more than 500,000 U.S. military personnel. Over time, opposition to the war grew in America. This opposition led to a bitter division between those who supported the war and those who opposed it. By 1975, Vietnamese communist forces had taken control of Saigon, ending the Vietnam War (History.com). Most people view this war as a huge loss and a tragic waste of time. The disappointment over this war is still widely felt among Americans today. What were the economic effects? The Vietnam War had various effects on the United States economy. The Department of Defense reported that the overall cost of the Vietnam War was $173 billion (equivalent to $770...... middle of paper...... of the Vietnam War. "The Psychological Effects of the Vietnam War. victims of the Vietnam War." National Archives and Records Administration, nd Web February 19, 2014. "Vietnam War History.com". . A&E Television Networks, nd Web.. 2014. .