Important People
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
A revolutionary leader in the Vietnam War
What was the purpose of the Vietnam War?
To prevent the communist takeover of Vietnam
What year did China lose power over Vietnam?
934 AD
What is Ho Chi Minh City also called?
Saigon
Who was president at the beginning of the Vietnam War?
Lyndon B. Johnson
How many people died in the Vietnam War?
1.4 million
What year did France gain control over Vietnam?
1858
When was Vietnam reunified?
1975
Who was the last president during the Vietnam War?
Richard Nixon
When was the Vietnam War?
1957-1973
Why hasn't Vietnam had another long period of peace?
Civil Wars and uprisings
What did Vietnam name itself after it was divided?
Socialist Rep. of Vietnam
Who is the current ruler of Vietnam?
Tran Dai Quang
How did we send our soldiers to war?
Soldiers were drafted in to fight
What is the name of the political party currently ruling over Vietnam?
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Which presidents were in office during the war?
Johnson, Eisenhower, Ford, and Nixon
What were the Pentagon Papers?
Leaked files after the war showing the failure and loss of troop during the war even though the government spoke of success to the people and press.
Why did Vietnam rise up against France?
They were raising the prices of goods and selling them to the Vietnamese for more profit
What is the overall economic score of Vietnam?
The overall score of Vietnam is 53.1