Foreign Developments: Developments in Vietnam under Kennedy Flashcards
1
Q
Between what years did Kennedy double military funding to Vietnam?
A
1961-63
2
Q
Which part of Vietnam was supposedly Democratic?
A
South Vietnam
3
Q
Which part of Vietnam was Communist?
A
North Vietnam
4
Q
What was the case with Diem’s rule by 1961?
A
He was a dictator
4
Q
Who was the elected leader of South Vietnam?
A
Diem
4
Q
Who did Kennedy start to send to South Vietnam to try and deal with Diem?
A
Military advisers
5
Q
What year was there a rebellion against Diem in South Vietnam?
A
1963
5
Q
What year did Kennedy start sending military advisers to South Vietnam?
A
1961
6
Q
How did the American government eventually deal with Diem?
A
They assassinated him
7
Q
What year was Diem assassinated?
A
1963
8
Q
How many military advisors were in Vietnam by 1962?
A
10,000
