Civil war in South Vietnam (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year of Geneva Agreement
Year of Geneva Agreement
1955
Diem's refusal that triggered civil war
Diem's refusal that triggered civil war
Refused promised nationwide elections
Diem's religion vs majority population
Diem's religion vs majority population
Catholic in Buddhist majority nation
Year Diem traveled to USA for support
Year Diem traveled to USA for support
1950
Diem's vote % in 1955 referendum
Diem's vote % in 1955 referendum
98.2%
Primary catalyst for civil war
Primary catalyst for civil war
Diem's authoritarian governance
Religious minority Diem favored
Religious minority Diem favored
Catholics
Year armed insurgency began against Diem
Year armed insurgency began against Diem
1957
Year North Vietnam supported Diem's opponents
Year North Vietnam supported Diem's opponents
1959
Year NLF was created
Year NLF was created
1960
Ho Chi Minh Trail purpose
Ho Chi Minh Trail purpose
Supply network for NLF from North Vietnam
ARVN stands for
ARVN stands for
Army of the Republic of Vietnam