Chapter 4 War with the French

Question 1

What was America’s policy toward Vietnam, specifically communism, during World War II?

Answer 1

A policy of “containment,” to block the expansion of Communism

Question 2

Who was the first American to die in Vietnam?

Answer 2

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Dewey of the OSS. He was accidentally killed by the Vietminh.

Question 3

What role did Vo Nguyen Giap play in the independence of Vietnam?

Answer 3

He led the communist forces that defeated both France and the United States.

Question 4

What was the name of the cult founded in 1919 by Ngo Van Chieu, that incorporated saints like Jesus, Buddha, Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo, and Sun Yat-sen?

Answer 4

Cao Dai

Question 5

What was the name of the religious group, a brand of reformed buddhism, invented by Huynh Phu So, in 1939?

Answer 5

Hoa Hao

Question 6

What agreement was reached on March 6, 1946 between French officials and Ho Chi Minh?

Answer 6

France would recognize Vietnam as a free state within the French Union and Ho would allow 25,000 French troops into Vietnam.

Question 7

How did the French High Commissioner undermine the prior agreement?

Answer 7

He proclaimed a Republic of Cochinchina in the name of France.

Question 8

What was the reason for the War with the French in Vietnam?

Answer 8

the establishment of a seperate Republic of Cochinchina in June of 1946.