The Vietcong (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Vietcong emerge as a resistance movement in South Vietnam?
When did the Vietcong emerge as a resistance movement in South Vietnam?
Late 1950s
Who coined the term 'Vietcong'?
Who coined the term 'Vietcong'?
President Diem's government
When was the Vietcong officially established?
When was the Vietcong officially established?
December 1960
What did Diem refuse to hold that led to the Vietcong's formation?
What did Diem refuse to hold that led to the Vietcong's formation?
Elections to reunite North & South Vietnam
What land reform did the Vietcong promise peasants?
What land reform did the Vietcong promise peasants?
Take land from landlords & reduce taxes
Which countries provided international backing to the Vietcong?
Which countries provided international backing to the Vietcong?
North Vietnam, China & Soviet Union
Who was Hua Tho in the Vietcong leadership?
Who was Hua Tho in the Vietcong leadership?
A prominent non-communist leader
Why did the Vietcong forbid fighters from mistreating peasants?
Why did the Vietcong forbid fighters from mistreating peasants?
They needed peasant support to survive
What did the Vietcong sabotage to disrupt ARVN operations?
What did the Vietcong sabotage to disrupt ARVN operations?
Bridges, roads & military equipment
When did the Battle of Ap Bac occur?
When did the Battle of Ap Bac occur?
January 1963
How many Vietcong fighters defeated 1,500 ARVN soldiers at Ap Bac?
How many Vietcong fighters defeated 1,500 ARVN soldiers at Ap Bac?
300 fighters
What terror tactics did the Vietcong employ?
What terror tactics did the Vietcong employ?
Assassinations of officials & bombings