Vietnam Part 1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Which two controlled Vietnam in the early 20th Century?
France and Japan
Why did they control Vietnam?
- France wanted to extend their empire
- France invaded Japan and saw the opportunity to invade and take control of Vietnam for materials
- Vietnam had not developed in the same way as many other European countries at the time. The French took advantage of this.
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
Communist Leader
Symbol of Vietnam
Strict Leader
President of North Vietnam
What happened in 1949?
Communism took over China and began to help in the North of Vietnam
How did America view Vietnam?
The USA viewed Vietnam as the puppets of China
What plan did the USA come up with?
The plan to contain communism
How much money was send my the USA to aid the French?
$15 million
What started appearing in Vietnam?
US army weapons
What per cent of the weapons that were used in Vietnam were used by the French?
80%
What was the Dien Bien Phu?
Dien Bien Phu was a crucial battle in 1954 during the First Indochina War between French and Viet Minh forces. Despite French expectations, the Viet Minh’s effective tactics led to a French surrender. This defeat played a key role in the division of Vietnam and the subsequent Vietnam War.
What was the Geneva Agreement?
The Geneva Agreement of 1954 divided Vietnam temporarily along the 17th parallel after the First Indochina War. It aimed to hold nationwide elections in 1956 to reunify the country, but these elections never took place. The division persisted, leading to the Vietnam War, as North Vietnam became communist and South Vietnam adopted an anti-communist stance.
Who was Ngo Dinh Diem?
Nepotistic, non-communist leader of South Vietnam
What is a civil war?
A civil war is a war in the same country between two nations
Why would America get involved?
To stop the spread of communism
Was Diem popular in SV (South Vietnam?
No, people feared his nepotistic ways of ruling and disliked him a lot.
Why did America support Diem?
He wasn’t communist and there was ‘no-one better’
What did Diem do in October 1955?
Held an election, anyone who opposed him would be sent to prison camps and would be punishable by death.
Who was the NLF (National Liberation Front)?
Political organisation in South Vietnam
What tactics did the Vietcong use?
- Guerilla Tactics
- HCM Trail
- Tunnels and Traps
- Support
What was McCarthyism?
The blatant assumption of communism causing many to lose jobs and family created by General McCarthy
What was the Strategic Hamlet Programme?
A programme built by Kennedy to help protect the South Vietnamese villagers from the Vietcong
What was Operation Rolling Thunder?
Operation Rolling Thunder was a series of bombing missions by the United States in North Vietnam from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. The goal was to weaken North Vietnam’s support for the communist forces in South Vietnam. However, the operation did not succeed in its objectives and faced criticism for its limited impact.
What tactic did the US use during the war?
Search and Destroy
