The war
Where did the war take place?
Vietnam
Why did USA participate in the war?
They wanted to prevent communism to spread in Asia and other countries
Why did Vietnam split in two?
After France lost control of Vietnam in 1954, the country was split in two.
Which year did the war take place?
1955-1975
Where did the large protests take place?
UK, France, and Germany
What did North Vietnam launch in 1968?
"The Tet Offensive" (a number of attacks against South Vietnam)
Which countries had a conflict?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam
Why did USA intervene in Vietnam?
The U.S. had a responsibility to intervene in Vietnam because of promises made by every U.S. president since 1954 to support and defend South Vietnam.
Why did the Vietnam war escalate?
After the Gulf of Tonkin incident, where U.S ships were attacked by north vietnam.
How many Vietnamese died?
Up to 3 million people
What does President Johnson want to achieve in Vietnam?
Independence of South Vietnam and its freedom from communist attack.
What did the Soviet Union and China provide North Vietnam?
military and financial aid
Who led North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
Who led the two political blocks in Vietnam?
The capitalistic bloc led with the US, and the communist bloc led by the sovjetunion
Which city did North Vietnam capture in 1975?
Saigon