Vietnam war -dien bien phu effects – Flashcards
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What was dien bien Phu in 1954?
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In 1945, French wanted to take back control of Vietnam. Though the communist north leader ho chi minh was not prepared to let this happen again. He wanted independence for vietnam
Eventually, the French were surrounded and wiped out by guerrilla fighters.
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How many French troops died between 1945-154
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190,000 French troops died
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What were the consequences for both Vietnam
after the French defeat at dien bien phu?
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- In 1954, The treaty of Geneva split Indo-china into laos,cambodia, South and north Vietnam
- It was agreed that elections would be held in 1956 to unify Vietnam
Though the south anti-communist leader ngo dinh diem refused to hold election (fear of s.vietnam being communist controlled)
As a result, Ho wanted reunification for Vietnam therefore invaded s.vietam
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What were the consequences for us after dien bien phu
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-Vietnam was communist controlled
-They saw the effectiveness and threat of guerrilla fighters
- Domino theory
Containment strategy
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How much money did the us give the French every year for support in dien bien phu?
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500 million dollars every year
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What was the purpose the creation of Ho chi minh trail+ when was it made?
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- Build the ho chi minh trail in 1959
- Its purpose was to sent troops and supplies to guerrilla fighters in south Vietnam?
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How many guerrilla fighters were sent to s.vietnam in 1960
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4000 guerrilla fighters sent to attack
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Who was the us president till 1962?
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President Kennedy
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Who succeded kennedy in 1962?
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president lyndon.B. Johnson
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What were the Vietminh?
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They were a force created to fight for independence for Vietnam for the Japanese and French in world war two and beyond.
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What were the Vietcong? when were they established?
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-They were established in 1960
-They are communist guerrilla fighters in s.vietnam
