Vietnam War Flashcards
What year did Vietnam declare independence from France?
1945
What did Vietnam establish from declaring independence?
Democratic republic of Vietnam
When did Vietnam split into two?
July 1954
How did USA help south Vietnam not fall to communism?
Sent money, equipment, military and political experts to help country become secure
Why the USA scared for Vietnam becoming Communism?
Just established domino theory, if Vietnam fell other countries would fall to communism aswell
Why would USA want to make South Vietnam secure?
If countries needed help or aid, often would fall back to communism, USA helping prevented this
What happened in the 1960’s?
President J.F Kennedy began sending 16,000 advisors and experts to south Vietnam
Who was south Vietnam Leader?
Diem, ain’t communist
Why did USA secretly support the assassination of Diem?
Hoped new leader would solve the Vietnam conflict
What were the consequences of the Vietnam war?
Thousands of lives lost, proved USA’S belief of domino theory
How long did the Vietnam war last?
Over a decade
