vietnam war, agent orange Flashcards
what was agent orange used as and what could it do. what were one of the effects
it was used as a defoliant and stripped all leaves from rainforest trees, had effects on wildlife etc.
how does it effect soils and water supplies
the soil is very difficult to cultivate and drinking supplies still have dangerous levels of agent orange
what key buildings/establishments were effected and what was the impact
hospitals and schools were effected and it has impacts on education and healthcare
what happened to some people after experiencing agent orange
people were mentally scarred
how did it effect farmers and what issues did it lead to
farmers struggled to earn because rice fields didnt grow and it led to starving families and communities
what happened to the overall state of vietnam and what was the main thing they cant trade anymore
the economy devastated and rice couldnt be traded
