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Vietnam (1945-63) Flashcards

1
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Who was the leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party?

A

Ho Chi Minh

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2
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How much of the French bill for the First Vietnam War was America paying by 1953?

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80%

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3
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Give three reasons why the French decided to leave Vietnam in 1954.

A

Dien Bien Phu
Lack of French public support
Tactics of Giap and the Viet Minh
Popularity of Ho Chi Minh

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4
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When was the Geneva Conference?

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1954

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5
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Who was the leader of South Vietnam after 1955?

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Diem

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6
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Give three reasons why Diem was unpopular

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Corrupt
Nepotism - brother Nguyen
Catholic
Weakness of the military

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7
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How many Communists were there in the South by 1959?

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2000

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How many advisers were in Vietnam in 1960?

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800

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9
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How many advisers were in Vietnam by 1963?

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16,000

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What was the Strategic Hamlet programme?

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Villagers would be moved to new settlement and guarded. It was believed that they would be able to identify Communists by isolating them.

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11
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How many Strategic Hamlets had been created

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3000

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12
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How many Strategic Hamlets were under the control of the VC by 1963?

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2600

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13
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When was the Battle of Ap Bac?

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January 1963

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14
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What happened during the Battle of Ap Bac?

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ARVN forces faced only 350 lightly armed VC fighters. Failed to defeat them.

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15
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Give three reasons why JFK might have escalated the war in Vietnam

A

Domino Theory and containment
Personal beliefs
Situation in South Vietnam
Actions of previous presidents

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16
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What Was the Buddhist Spring?

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A large scale protest against discrimination against Buddhists in Spring 1963. At least 9 were killed when the police and army fired at the crowd.

17
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Who was Thich Tri Quang?

A

First Buddhist to carry out self immolation in June 1963.

18
Q

When was JFK assassinated?

A

November 1963

19
Q

Who assassinated Diem in November 1963?

A

Generals of the South Vietnamese Army

20
Q

Who was Henry Cabot Lodge?

A

US Ambassador to South Vietnam in 1963

21
Q

When did the First Vietnam War begin?

A

1946

22
Q

What was the Domino Theory?

A

Eisenhower believed that if one country fell to the Communists it’s neighbour would also fall like a domino.

23
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How much of Laos did the Communists control by the 1950s?

A

50%

24
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What was the name of the Communist Party in Laos?

A

Pathet Laos

25
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What did Kennedy sign in Laos?

A

A neutrality agreement. He disliked it as he thought it made him look weak.

26
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Who was Dean Rusk?

A

Kennedy’s Secretary of State.
Cool relationship with Kennedy

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