End Of French Rule Flashcards
When did the Battle between Vietnamese and French start and why?
March 1954 as France lost control of Vietnam to Japan in WW2
What beliefs caused the battle between French and Vietnam?
France wanted control again but the Viatnamese Vietminh, led by Ho Chi Minh, wanted Vietnamese independence
How was Vietnam away from French colonial rule?
It was the Democratic republic of vietnam
Why did Ho Chi Minh wanted help from USA and why did USA refuse?
To secure independence from France but USA worried Vietnam would turn communist
Where was Ho Chi Minh unpopular?
South Vietnam
What did the French set up to oppose Democratic republic of Vietnam?
State of Vietnam ruled by Bao Dai (anti-communist)
When did China become communist?
In 1949.
Why did fears of communism begin to spread?
After China became communist, they started supplying Vietminh with troops and supplies
Who sent military advisers and supplies for the French?
USA. They didn’t send their own troops as US advisors told them not to fight
By 1954, what percentage of the cost of France’s war with Vietminh was USA paying?
80%
