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WorksheetsReasons for French Expansion in Vietnam
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
