Fall of Saigon
What is Saigon renamed as?
Ho Chi Minh City
What was one trap used by North Vietnam?
Punji Sticks, Grenade Traps, or Cartridge Traps
How many total people died
Around 3.56 million
What type of Government did North Vietnam make the whole country?
Communist
Who was the president of N. Vietnam during the Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh
How many people were evacuated?
7,000 U.S. and Vietnamese people
Which countries were Allies of South Vietnam
The U.S., Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, and the Philippines
How many U.S. soldiers died
Around 60,000
Why was the loss a failure for the U.S.
They failed to stop the spread of communism throughout East Asia
What were the dates for the Vietnam War?
Nov. 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975
What caused the Fall of Saigon
The U.S. emergency evacuation of Saigon which caused S. Vietnam's army to weaken.
Which countries were allies of North Vietnam?
China and Russia
How many S. Vietnam people died
Around 2 million
What happened to you if you were South Vietnamese and had not evacuated?
Sent to a reeducation camp or permanent exile in other countries
What was the full name of North Vietnam?
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam
When was the Fall of Saigon?
March 29-30, 1975
What tropical diseases were common to get in the War?
Hepatitis, Diarrhea, respiratory and skin infections, and fevers
How many N. Vietnamese people died
Around 1.5 million
Who was the last president of South Vietnam?
Duong Van Minh
What is the total area of Vietnam after the war?
128,066 mi²
What is the Fall of Saigon known as in Vietnam
Reunification Day
What were the battles like?
Small Ambushes that were very Physically and Mentally challenging
How many many Australian people died?
521 people
Who was the architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall?
Maya Lin
What is the Domino Theory?