Vietnam War Flashcards
What was the first cause of the Vietnam War?
Ho Chi Minh, Pres of North Vietnam wanted to unite North and South Vietnam put them under communist rule
What was the second reason for the Vietnam War?
The U.S. Gov wanted to stop the spread of communism (Domino theory)
What was the first result of the Vietnam war?
In 1975, Vietnam reunited under the Communist government of North Vietnam with Hanoi as capital
What was the second result of the Vietnam war?
The former southern Vietnam capital, Saigon, was now called Ho Chi Minh City
What was the third result of the Vietnam war?
Vietnam began rebuilding after much of the country was destroyed in bombing warfare
What was the fourth result of the Vietnam war?
Agent Orange, a herbicide that U.S. troops used to strip trees for jungle warfare, affected thousands of soldiers with skin disfigurations, cancer, birth defects, and death.