The North
With the help of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam had gained freedom from France, Since he was the reason they got the freedom, he stayed in power. Ho Chi Minh believed communism was the best way to keep Vietnam up and running independently. Communism is when all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. It's all very equal, making everyone get what they deserve, but the South wanted to stay in the ways of France. If Vietnam worked with Frances government, they wouldn't have revolted. Ho Chi Minh was trying to figure out a strong government for Vietnam, not France.