PPT-Vietnam War Ho Chi Minh

Communist Founder Name means Bringer of Light Road to War Truman Era France took control of Vietnam and other SE Asian countries during the Age of Imperialism Ho Chi Minh led nationalist forces Vietminh against the French in an attempt to gain independence and create a Communist state. Honors Foreign Policy. Timeline. Korea vs. Vietnam. Guerilla Warfare. Aim to capture “hearts and minds” of ordinary citizens and to undermine their confidence in the regime. Long term strategy – Guerillas do not have to inflict complete defeat upon enemy or compel them to surrender. Chapter #15 – Section #4. Indochina After World War II. The Eastern part of mainland Southeast Asia, or Indochina, was conquered by the French during the 1800s.. The Japanese overran Indochina during WWII, but face fierce resistance in Vietnam, from local . 1. The Vietnam War . In the 1950's the United States began to send troops to Vietnam. During the following 25-years the ensuing war would create some of the strongest tensions in US history. Almost 3 million US men and women were sent thousands of miles to fight for what was a questionable cause. In total, it is estimated that over 2,5 million people on both sides were killed. . (. v. ) provide evidence for. You must . substantiate . the claims you make in your essays with credible sources.. peruse. (. v. ) . t. o read thoroughly and carefully. The congressmen . perused . the bill before signing it. . History of Vietnam. Ruled by China from 111 BC until the early 10. th. century. Independent from 938 AD until the mid 1800’s when it was colonized by France along with the rest of Indochina (Laos, Cambodia). North Vietnamese Soldiers. a. nd the. Viet Cong. US Went to Vietnam With Noble Purpose. Stop. spread of communism. Defend. South Vietnam against communists from the North. Our enemies viewed themselves as freedom fighters. Turn in homework sheet. Everyone . – cut out timeline and glue into the interactive notebook. 1 – map. 2 – windmill. 3 – time line. Chapter 30 -32. Vocabulary – Chapter 30. 1. ______________________________ is fighting by small bands using tactics such as sudden ambushes.. Chapter 29: The Vietnam War. MAIN IDEA: Concern about the spread of communism led the United States to become increasingly involved in Vietnam.. Chapter 29 . Section . 1: . T. he War Develops. Colonial Vietnam. Vietnam. Vietnam. War - . outline. Origins. of the . Vietnam. War. The First . Indochina. war. The French . lose. . Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh. Geneva. . accords. South. . Vietnam. Buddhist. . revolt. Ho Chi Minh (Bringer of Light). Nguyen . Sinh. . Cung. Vo Nguyen . Giap. Student of Mao’s theories of Revolutionary War. The French in . I. ndochina. Trung. Tran & . Trung. . Nhi. revolt . agains. (1955-1968). Anti-War . Movement . (1963-1971) . Muhammad Ali- . “ The Greatest” . In 1967, three years after Ali had won the World Heavyweight Championship, he was publicly vilified for his refusal to enter the draft, based on his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. Ali stated, "I . The Vietnam War during . the 1960s. Vietnam in 1960. Used to be French.. Divided into two countries: North and South at 17. th. parallel by the Geneva Accords.. North Vietnam—Ho Chi Minh—backed by Soviet Union. Considered a hero.. Analyze the ways in which the Vietnam War heightened social, political, and economic tensions in the United States. Focus your answer on the period 1964-1975. French Indochina War France attempted to reestablish rule in Vietnam after World War II. E vents leading to the start of the Korean War After WWII, Korea was divided into two countries at the 38 th Parallel line(38 o N Latitude). North Korea became a communist country with the support of China and the Soviet Union. South Korea had a non-