Cochinchina Campaign - 3 Minute History

The video covers the history of Vietnam's civil war and the involvement of French missionaries. It details the French expansion in Asia, their military campaigns in Vietnam, and the challenges they faced. The narrative includes the French withdrawal, peace negotiations, and the eventual establishment of French colonial rule in Vietnam, leading to further expansion in Southeast Asia.

What was the main reason for the conflict between the Twin Lords and the Juane Lords in Vietnam?

• Control over Cambodia

• Territorial expansion

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

Why did the French initially agree to help Gia Long reclaim power in Vietnam?

• To spread Christianity

• To counter British influence

• To expand their empire

• To gain a strategic ally

What was a significant factor in the French decision to expand their presence in Asia during the 1850s?

• The discovery of gold

• The desire to counter British dominance

• The search for new allies

• The need for new markets

What event gave France a cause for war against Vietnam in 1857?

• A trade embargo

• A territorial dispute

• The execution of missionaries

• An attack on a French ship

What was the outcome of the peace agreement between France and Vietnam?

• Vietnam gained independence

• France withdrew from Vietnam

• Vietnam became a French colony

• France established a foothold in Southeast Asia