Peace Process And The End Of The War Flashcards
What were the USA’S reasons for peace negotiations
Victory in Vietnam seemed impossible, after the problems with the Tet Offensive
Griowing opposition to the war.
Huge public criticism
Congress was reluctant to finance the continuation of the war
Nixon was keen to appear as the peacemaker in Vietnam, formpolitical gain at home
What were the North Vietnamese reasons for peace negotiations
China and the USSR wanted North Vietnam to make peace and might withdraw help
North Vietnam was being bombed heavily
What were the shared reasons for peace negotiations
High numbers of dead and wounded
Costs of the war
War could drag on for years to come
When did negotiations rebegin
In Paris 8 January 1973
What did the Paris Peace Agreement being
Brought an wnd to the war and peace to Vietnam
Key Agreements of the Paris Peace Agreement
All countries would accept Vietnam as a single reunified country
Would be immediate ceasefire
US troops, equipment and advisors would be withdrawn and military bases removed
No US government intervention
Government of new unified Vietnam would be chisen in fair and independent elections
Economic costs of the Vietnam War for USA
The War cost thr US economy 167 billion.The expense led to cutbacks in federal spending on domestic issues and caused economical problems
Human costs of the Vietnam War for the USA
Over 58,000 soliders died.
75,000 were left with serious disabilities
850,000 suffered from severe mental health problems
High rate of suicide among veterans of the war
Why did the Paris Peace Agreement not secure an independent non communist South Vietnam
South Vietnam’s economy crashed due to poor harvests and a largr reduction in US aid and investment.
This contributed to the unpopularity of the SV government
Vietcong were popular once again in village communities.
After the Paris Peace Agreement what did North Vietnam continue to seek ?
A unified communist Vietnam.
Combat resumed in late 1974 due to North Vietnam becoming impatient with the SV government to talk.
ARVN could not fend off the VC and NV without US support.
South Vietnam capital , Saigon, fell in April 1974
