Foreign Developments: The Situation in Vietnam up to 1956 Flashcards
Which country had control over lots of Vietnam in 1945?
France
What was the name of Vietnam before it was called Vietnam?
French Indo-China
What happened in Vietnam in 1946?
There was an attempt to get rid of French colonial rule in the region
Which nation did Vietnam receive military aid from to get rid of French rule?
The USSR
What year did the Vietnam war for independence end?
1954
Who was the Communist leader of Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
Due to the USSR helping Vietnam in their revolutionary war, how did Vietnam pay them back?
They turned to Communism
What was SEATO?
South East Asia Treaty Organisation
Which organisation was SEATO similar to?
NATO
What did John Dulles want to do with Vietnam? How did Congress respond?
He wanted the USA to get involved with Vietnam, Congress blocked it
Who was Eisenhower’s Secretary of State?
John Dulles
What year was SEATO set up?
1954
What was agreed at the Geneva Accords?
Vietnam would be divided into 2 parts
What year would elections be held in Vietnam to help unify the nation?
1956
What was the result of the 1956 Vietnam election?
It never happened
