Vietnam

Question 1

What is the military Industrial Complex

Answer 1

the relationship between the Government and private military contractors.

Question 2

what are some reasons for conflict/disputes

Answer 2

resources
profit
human nature
beliefs
**independence**
Domination

Question 3

who was Ho Chi Minh

Answer 3

Leader of the North and founder of the Indochinese communist party and Viet Minh.

Question 4

What was the Viet Minh

Answer 4

the League for the Independence for Vietnam. they are responsible for breaking free of Frances rule in the north and essentially kickstarting the Vietnam war.

Question 5

what was the order of military presence in Vietnam

Answer 5

China, France, Japan and the US

Question 6

How is Vietnam’s nationalism shown throughout history

Answer 6

for 2000 years the Vietnamese had fought against invasion and conquer. It was also said by historians that they had survived for the 1000 or so years of foreign (Chinese) domination and only suffer little cultural damage ie. not just assimilating like most countries.

Question 7

Why did the French want to take control of Indochina

Answer 7

They sought out God, Glory, and gold.

Question 8

why was Vietnam so appealing to other Countries

Answer 8

Vietnam was a gateway to South East Asia and mainland China. It was a trading point in Asia and was rich in rice, copper, and coal. It was also very accessible to waterways

Question 9

How did Japan Invade Vietnam

Answer 9

While France was fighting in Europe japan stepped in and took Vietnam and they were welcomed in open arms by the Vietnamese as they were bewildered by how an Asian race was able to conquer a European one.

Question 10

how were the Vietnamese mistreated under Japanese rule

Answer 10

In the 5 years of Japan’s occupation, the region was pillaged to fuel the armies back in Japan. this resulted in the Starvation of 25% of North Vietnamese (1.5-2mil)

Question 11

Dien Bien Phu stats

Answer 11

55 days that involved 50,000 Viet Minh

Question 12

What was the end of French Colonialism/presence in Vietnam

Answer 12

the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. it was also the start of American presence in Vietnam as they supported France in their efforts and paid for about 80% of the costs despite not fighting.

Question 13

Why was DBP’s location bad for the french

Answer 13

it was in the middle of a valley surrounded by heavy Jungle and hills. their only imports were through the air and they also Underestimated the Vietnamese Nationalism as they carried heavy artillery and weapons miles and miles through bush.

Question 14

Why did Vietnam Prevail in DBP

Answer 14

Their nationalism lead them to sacrifice themselves in human wave attacks in ways that the French had never seen before

Question 15

Deaths in the 55 days (french and Vietnam)

Answer 15

7900 Viet Minh

2000 French soldiers

Question 16

What was the Worlds solution to the Domino Effect

Answer 16

they split Vietnam (and Korea) into north and south where the south would be Capitalist and Democratic.

Question 17

Who was appointed leader in the north and in the south

Answer 17

Ho Chi Minh

Ngo Dinh Diem

Question 18

what word can be used to describe Diem’s regime

Answer 18

Totalitarian

Question 19

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Incident

Answer 19

The North Vietnamese sent torpedos at the US Maddox in retaliation for a south Vietnamese attack and America used this as an excuse to go to war on the North. They lied about a second, unprovoked attack to raise the public opinion of going to war. Johnson asked for congress to pass a resolution that stated “take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack”

Question 20

what was operation Rolling thunder?

Answer 20

the continuous bombing of North Vietnamese camps as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin

Question 21

what was the tet offensive and its casualties

Answer 21

In 68 the Viet Cong attacked central, South Vietnam. In 25 days the Viet Cong had suffered a staggering 45,000casualties. In contrast, the US only suffered 1,500 casualties. however, this attack killed the morale of the Soldiers and 60% of them saw the battle as a failure

Question 22

Why did soldiers and commanders Order the My Lai

Answer 22

because they believed that they are saving their troops by eliminating the enemies. “I value the lives of my troops more than the lives of my enemies.”