The Geneva Conference Flashcards
What caused the Geneva conference?
The French’s defeat in 1954 against the Vietminh.
How did the Geneva Conference effect control?
The French had ended their control and colonialism in Vietnam.
Which 5 countries met at the Geneva Conference?
USA, Great Britain, Russia, France and China.
What were the terms of the Conference?
France needed to withdraw its troops
Ceasefire was agreed
New territorial settlement
New countries made called Laos and Cambodia
What was the territorial settlement in Vietnam?
Vietnam was divided into 2 states at the 17 parallel. Communists in the north and democrats in the south.
Who led the north?
Ho Chi Minh
Who led the south?
Ngo Dinh Diem
What was supposed to happen in 1956
An election for the whole country but it never happened.
What was Ho Chi Minh Known as?
Uncle Ho
Why did America get involved with the civil conflict in Vietnam?
The north promoted communism which America feared and wanted contained.
What theory did America refer to communism as?
The Domino Theory
How was Diem corrupt?
He had rigged an election in October 1955. He won with 98.2% of the votes. 450,000 were allowed to vote but 605,000 votes were counted.
