Vietnam Flashcards
What three powers was Vietnam subjected to extended Imperial and colonial control?
China, France, Japan
What declared Vietnam to be free from Japanese control?
In 1945 a Communist liberation movement – Viet Minh
Who tried to re-colonise Vietnam?
Trans-after it had been liberated from German occupation
What gave rise to the first Indochina war?
The French trying to recall the noise Vietnam
What was the first Indochina war also known as?
Anti-French resistance to war
How long was the first Indochina war?
From 1946 to 1954
Who recognise the Democratic Republic of Vietnam as an independent country?
China and the US
What is the USSR send to Viet Minh?
Weapons via China
What did China send to Viet Minh?
Arms, technical advice and diplomatic support
Why did Vietnam not want to be swept under the control of China?
They were suspicious of Chinese intentions
What did China advise Vietnam to end?
The first Indochina war before the USA got involved – Sido French
How did the first Indochina war end?
A negotiated settlement
Who is Vietnam temporarily divided into?
The north and the south with a demilitarise zone separating
How would the two parts of the country be unified to form a new government?
Elections would be held later that year
During the division who Viet Minh did control?
North Vietnam