Second Test-- Sociology (Vietnam War) October 30 or Nov 2/15 Flashcards
Define Cold War
State of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda and other measures short of open warfare (a war without arms).
Who was the Cold War between
The Soviet block countries in the US flag western countries
When did the Cold War start/stop
1945 to 1990
What year is the Cold War go on in Vietnam
1955 to 1975
Who is the Vietnam war originally between
The communist North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam
What countries was the North Vietnam supported by
Other communist countries such as the peoples Republic of China and Soviet union
What country supported the South Vietnam
Anti-Communist countries such as the US
Did US lose or win the Vietnam war
They lost it, but not only do they lose the war in the country of Vietnam to the communist also lost prestige in the eyes of the world
Define communism
A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class for and leading to a society in which all properties publicly owned in each person works and is paid according to their abilities
Before World War II who did Vietnam belong to
It was a French colony
During World War II who took control of Vietnam
The Japanese
Who is the president of north Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Who did the allies think that Vietnam belong to
The French
Why did the allies refuse to help Ho Chi Minh
Because they were against communism and worried about is spreading through southeast Asia
When did the US start sending help to the French in Vietnam
1950