Foreign Developments: The Situation in Vietnam up to 1956 Flashcards

1
Q

Which country had control over lots of Vietnam in 1945?

A

France

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2
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What was the name of Vietnam before it was called Vietnam?

A

French Indo-China

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3
Q

What happened in Vietnam in 1946?

A

There was an attempt to get rid of French colonial rule in the region

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3
Q

Which nation did Vietnam receive military aid from to get rid of French rule?

A

The USSR

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4
Q

What year did the Vietnam war for independence end?

A

1954

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5
Q

Who was the Communist leader of Vietnam?

A

Ho Chi Minh

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6
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Due to the USSR helping Vietnam in their revolutionary war, how did Vietnam pay them back?

A

They turned to Communism

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7
Q

What was SEATO?

A

South East Asia Treaty Organisation

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7
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Which organisation was SEATO similar to?

A

NATO

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7
Q

What did John Dulles want to do with Vietnam? How did Congress respond?

A

He wanted the USA to get involved with Vietnam, Congress blocked it

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7
Q

Who was Eisenhower’s Secretary of State?

A

John Dulles

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8
Q

What year was SEATO set up?

A

1954

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9
Q

What was agreed at the Geneva Accords?

A

Vietnam would be divided into 2 parts

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10
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What year would elections be held in Vietnam to help unify the nation?

A

1956

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11
Q

What was the result of the 1956 Vietnam election?

A

It never happened

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