In 1-2 sentences, assess and evaluate the means by which Ho Chi Minh achieved independence for Vietnam. This can be through political means or military tactics. (6 points)
Ho Chi Minh deftly combined political acumen and guerrilla warfare to achieve independence for Vietnam, leveraging his leadership in the Viet Minh to orchestrate a widespread national resistance against French colonial rule, culminating in the decisive victory at Dien Bien Phu which compelled France to relinquish control, leading to the Geneva Accords of 1954 that recognized Vietnam's sovereignty. His ability to unify various nationalist groups and his effective use of Communist support and ideology were key in mobilizing and sustaining the struggle against foreign domination.
