Diem & South Vietnam Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What was Eisenhower’s administration policy in South Vietnam?
A
Nation Building
-Substantial amounts of aid to the South
2
Q
Why was ‘Nation Building’ seen as necessary?
A
To ensure Diem promoted social reform and economic development to win popular support for the regime
3
Q
What was the outcome of ‘Nation Building’?
A
Had little impact
-Failed to prevent Diem’s regime acting in a manner that actually lost support
