The vietcong were rebels in south vietnam who wanted to rid both north and south vietnam of communist influence. spread the catholic religion throughout vietnam. overthrow the communists who controlled the country. unify the south and north under a communist government.

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !