Decolonization in Southeast Asia (Cambodia and Vietnam) Flashcards
1
Q
When did the decolonization of Southeast Asia happen
A
1953 - 1954
2
Q
What did Cambodia and Vietnam gain during this decolonization?
A
Independence from France
3
Q
Ho Chi Minh
A
Nationalist leader who led an 8-year war against France to gain independence for
Vietnam
3
Q
Vietnam after independence
A
- Vietnam was divided into 2 countries: communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam
- After the Vietnam War, all of Vietnam was reunited to form one communist nation.
4
Q
Cambodia after independence
A
After independence, Cambodia was ruled by a Communist group called the Khmer Rouge
5
Q
Who was Pol Pot
A
- leader of the Khmer Rouge and ruler of Cambodia from 1976-1979
- denied his people of human rights
- executed 2 million people (Genocide)
