Chapter 8 (1st Stage Of Vietnam Flashcards
1
Q
What was domino theory
A
One country falls to communism the rest will
2
Q
Why was indochina important to US
A
Would be first to fall
3
Q
A
4
Q
Why did Us fund France
A
Southeast seen as vulnerable
Paid 75%
5
Q
Why USA and ussr want a diplomatic solution
A
Saw it as un winnable
6
Q
What was situation by April 1954
A
French on point to be defeated by viet mini at dien bien phu
7
Q
What was the Geneva conference
A
July 1954
-2 zones at 17th parallel
-French move out of north
-promise of elections
8
Q
Who was first president of south Vietnam
A
Diem
