L2 (Vietnam War) Flashcards
Why Australia joined the war
Communism is …….
A theory about hoe society van be socially, politcally and economically structured.
How longs did France control Vietnam for?
100 years
When did Vietnam gain independence?
End of WW2
When was the conference to deal with Vietnam and Korea (two nations affected by war) held and who was at it?
Feb 1954
Britain/France/USSR/USA
What was the outcome of the conference held in 1954
Vietnam divided into 2 parts
North Vietnam - ruled by Ho Chi Minh/communist
South Vietnam - controlled by government friendly with USA / ruled by Ngo Dinh Diem / capitalist
When were the elections for a final verdict of Vietnam’s government supposed to be held and what happened to them?
1956
But were never held
How did war break out in Vietnam?
Communist supporters used military means to spread communism.
Who were the supporters of North Vietnam (COMMUNISTS)
Ho Chi Minh / Nrth V Army (NVA) / Viet Cong (small group communism guerillas in Sth V) / USSR / China
Who were the supporters of South Vietnam (CAPITALISTS)
Ngo Dinh Diem / USA / Aust / NZ / Sth Korea / Philippines / Thailand / Spain / Taiwan
Who was Robert Menzies?
Australia’s longest serving PM
Was RM a communist or capitalist?
capitalist
What did RM do to stop communism coming to Aust
signed agreement with USA & NZ - ANZUS treaty + SouthEast Asia Treaty Organization - SEATO
What was the ‘forward defense’ policy
Belief: It’s better to fight them over there that here
