Reasons for French Expansion in Vietnam

What was one of the reasons for the French desire to expand their control in Vietnam?

• To gain access to natural minerals

• To spread the Catholic faith

• To compete with the British in Southeast Asia

• To establish a new trading base in Burma

Which event disrupted French expansion in Vietnam after the Treaty of Saigon in 1862?

• The death of Captain Riviere

• The signing of the Second Treaty of Saigon

• The arrest of Jean Dupuis

• The defeat in the Franco-Prussian War

What was the main motivation behind the French 'Civilising Mission' in Vietnam?

• To establish a new trading route to China

• To retaliate against the British

• To exploit Vietnamese resources

• To convert locals to Catholicism

Which French military campaign led to the capture of Hanoi in 1873?

• Led by Admiral Jules Dupre

• Led by Captain Henri Riviere

• Led by Francis Garnier

• Led by Prime Minister Jules Ferry

What was the outcome of the second French military campaign in Vietnam in 1880?

• The Vietnamese court signed the Treaty of Hue

• The French government renounced the actions of Captain Riviere

• The Black Flags defeated the French forces

• The French navy occupied Tonkin

Why did Emperor Tu Duc agree to sign the Second Treaty of Saigon in 1874?

• To deal with the power struggle in the Vietnamese court

• To allow French Residents in all provinces

• To open the Red River to French trade

• To strengthen the rights of Vietnamese Catholics

What led to the signing of the Treaty of Hue in 1883, making Tonkin and Annam French Protectorates?

• The chaotic situation in the Vietnamese court

• The French ultimatum to Emperor Tu Duc

• The death of Captain Riviere

• The defeat of the Vietnamese court

What was the role of the French Residents appointed in ALL provinces of Vietnam?

• To control Vietnam's foreign relations

• To occupy Tonkin with the French navy

• To strengthen the rights of Vietnamese Catholics

• To open the Red River to trade

Which natural minerals found in Vietnam were important for the French economy?

• Gold, silver, copper

• Diamonds, rubies, sapphires

• Oil, natural gas, uranium

• Iron, tin, zinc

What was the French justification for their expansion in Vietnam under the 'Civilising Mission'?

• To retaliate against the British

• To exploit Vietnamese resources

• To spread European culture and values

• To establish a new trading base in Tonkin