In outlining the conditions that led to Vietnam’s independence, which of the following would come after “Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel”?(1 point)
Responses
The French began colonial rule of Vietnam.
The French began colonial rule of Vietnam.
The U.S. fought the Vietnam War.
The U.S. fought the Vietnam War.
Japan occupied Vietnam during World War II.
Japan occupied Vietnam during World War II.
Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence.
Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence.
Evaluate why war broke out between the French and Ho Chi Minh. (1 point)
Responses
The Geneva Accords were unsuccessful.
The Geneva Accords were unsuccessful.
The French were supplying arms on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
The French were supplying arms on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Diplomatic discussions with the French were unsuccessful.
Diplomatic discussions with the French were unsuccessful.
The French no longer wanted to support Vietnam.
The French no longer wanted to support Vietnam.
Which of the following offers the best assessment of Ho Chi Minh’s role in achieving Vietnamese independence?(1 point)
Responses
Ho Chi Minh helped secure Vietnamese independence by fighting against Japan, France, and the U.S.
Ho Chi Minh helped secure Vietnamese independence by fighting against Japan, France, and the U.S.
Ho Chi Minh is called the “father of Vietnam” because he witnessed the defeat of South Vietnam and oversaw unification.
Ho Chi Minh is called the “father of Vietnam” because he witnessed the defeat of South Vietnam and oversaw unification.
Ho Chi Minh’s nationalism was most responsible for securing Vietnamese independence.
Ho Chi Minh’s nationalism was most responsible for securing Vietnamese independence.
Ho Chi Minh was solely responsible for Vietnam’s independence.
Ho Chi Minh was solely responsible for Vietnam’s independence.
Ho Chi Minh’s nationalism was most responsible for securing Vietnamese independence.
Why might Ho Chi Minh have believed that the U.S. would have supported his declaration of independence for Vietnam?(1 point)
Responses
He received aid from China and the U.S.S.R.
He received aid from China and the U.S.S.R.
He had U.S. support during his fight with Japan.
He had U.S. support during his fight with Japan.
He opposed the Viet Cong.
He opposed the Viet Cong.
He was a communist.
He had U.S. support during his fight with Japan.
Which of the following statements correctly analyzes the influence of the Cold War on the Vietnam War?(1 point)
Responses
The Soviet Union and China refused to support North Vietnam because it was using landmines and aerial bombing campaigns.
The Soviet Union and China refused to support North Vietnam because it was using landmines and aerial bombing campaigns.
Nuclear weapons were a central factor determining military success during the Cold War.
Nuclear weapons were a central factor determining military success during the Cold War.
A nation’s support for North Vietnam or South Vietnam was determined by its relationship to communism.
A nation’s support for North Vietnam or South Vietnam was determined by its relationship to communism.
There is no relationship between the Cold War and the Vietnam War.
There is no relationship between the Cold War and the Vietnam War.