Question

who were the viet minh? early communist forces in north vietnam anti - diem factionalists in south vietnam pro - western loyalists throughout vietnam

Explanation:

The Viet Minh (Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh Hoi) was an organization formed to fight for Vietnamese independence, with strong communist influences, and was a key early communist force in North Vietnam. The anti - Diem factionalists in South Vietnam were mainly the Viet Cong, and pro - Western loyalists don't match the Viet Minh's ideology and goals.

Answer:

A. early communist forces in North Vietnam