1957- 1765 Flashcards
What does NLF stand for
National liberation front
Who did the NLF oppose
Diem
What did the NLF demand
A Democratic national coalition government which would introduce reforms and negotiate for a United vietnam
What ideology did the NLF follow
Communism
What did ten NLF do when Diem refused to give in to their demands
They began a guerrilla campaign causing a civil war.
What was the veitcong
The NLF’s communist guerrilla force
What happened to Diem
He was overthrown and executed in a south Vietnamese army coup
Who replaced Diem
A number of military rulers who were also corrupt and had little support form the Vietnamese people
How did the Vietcong become popular rural areas
It gave land back to the peasants and provided infrastructure to the local community. They treated the people well.
What kinds of infrastructure did the Vietcong provide to the local community
Schools
How did the Vietcong get weapons, supplies and food
From troops in north vietnam through the Ho Chi Minh trail
