Vietnam War Historical Concepts

The video explores Vietnam's history from French colonization to the Vietnam War. It highlights the impact of colonialism, the rise of Ho Chi Minh, and the struggle for independence. The narrative covers the Cold War dynamics, US involvement, and the intensification of the Vietnam War, emphasizing the geopolitical and social challenges faced by Vietnam.

What percentage of the Vietnamese population could read during the French colonization?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Who did W Sing Gong become a fan of after reading their works?

• Adam Smith and John Locke

• Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• John Stuart Mill and David Ricardo

What was the name of the league founded by Ho Chi Minh for an independent Vietnam?

• Viet Minh

• Viet Cong

• Viet Tan

• Viet Quoc

Which country took over Vietnam after the French during World War II?

• Japan

• China

• Germany

• United States

When did Ho Chi Minh declare the Democratic Republic of Vietnam?

• September 2, 1945

• October 1, 1945

• November 11, 1945

• August 15, 1945

What was the outcome of the Geneva Accords regarding Vietnam?

• Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel

• Vietnam became a part of the United States

• Vietnam was divided at the 38th parallel

• Vietnam remained a single country under French control

What was the primary goal of the National Liberation Front (Viet Cong)?

• To support the Japanese occupation

• To establish a democratic government in South Vietnam

• To establish a communist government in South Vietnam

• To support the French colonizers

Which US President increased military aid to South Vietnam and sent thousands of military personnel?

• Harry Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

• A resolution to withdraw US troops from Vietnam

• A peace treaty between North and South Vietnam

• A resolution to increase US military presence in Vietnam

• A trade agreement between the US and Vietnam

What was the primary focus of Operation Rolling Thunder?

• To provide humanitarian aid to South Vietnam

• To negotiate peace with North Vietnam

• To train South Vietnamese soldiers

• To bomb key military infrastructure in North Vietnam