Conflict in Vietnam Flashcards
Which European country had ruled Vietnam?
France
What crucial decision was made about Vietnam in 1954?
It was divided into the north and the south
Who ruled in North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh who was a Communist
How would you describe Ngo Dinh Diem? Think of 3 words
Anti-Communist, leader in the south, Catholic, anti-Buddhis
What was the religion of the majority of people in south Vietnam?
Buddhism, although these people were treated badly by the Catholic leaders
What was the name of the communist guerrillas in South Vietnam?
The Vietcong
Who were the Vietcong receiving supplies from?
The Communists in the north who in turn were being supplied by China and Russia
What was the domino theory?
That Communism would spread across countries especially in South East Asia
What role did the USA have in Vietnam between 1954-1960?
They provided military equipment and sent military advisers.
Did President Johnson increase or reduce US involvement in Vietnam when he became president?
Increased involvement.
What was the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964?
American destroyers (ships) were supposedly attacked by North Vietnamese boats.
What was the key aim of ‘Operation Rolling Thunder’?
To break the Communists supply line from the North.
In which year were US combat troops first on the ground in Vietnam?
1965
True or false - more bombs were dropped by the US in North Vietnam than in the whole of WW2.
TRUE
What was napalm?
A petrol based chemical used to destroy crops and land. It also burnt people terribly.
