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That was quite complicated. After French troops were defeated in the battle of Dien Bien Phu in May 7, 1954, the Geneva Conference (which had been held before) came to an agreement known as the Geneva Accords. In this this set of treaties, France and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam both agreed to withdraw their troops to different parts of the country (Vietnamese forces to the North, and French troops to the South). After that, French army would retreat completely from Vietnam and two regions would unify in an election. However, U.S. government later refused to follow that schedule because they had never signed the Accords. They set up a pro-America government with Ngo Dinh Diem as president in South Vietnam while communists still controlled the North. To conclude, it was France, America and, ironically, Vietnam (didn't know what it was doing) who divided Vietnam.
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What two events convinced President Truman to help France in Vietnam?
Im not sure if I know two reasons for the U.S aid of France in Vietnam, but here's one for you: During WWII, when Japan invaded Vietnam, the American troops helped the Viet Minh fight them off, simply because they were already at war with the Japanese. After the war ended, Vietnam decided to declare independence from France under the lead of a Communist Ruler. This terrified the U.S as the they were trying to prevent the spread of communism at all costs. As a result, P. Truman decided to help the French regain control of Vietnam.
Why did the 26th amendment affect the Vietnam war?
The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 was connected to the Vietnam War because the average age of a soldier in Vietnam was about 19, the argument was that if they could fight and die for their country at 18 and 19 they should be able vote.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Was the Vietnam war in Pennsylvania?
No, the Vietnam War was in Vietnam
Part of Vietnam headed by Bao Dai?
Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam)
Why is a minute only 60 seconds?
Because that is how the Babylonians decided to divide up a minute. Because that is how the Babylonians decided to divide up a minute. Because that is how the Babylonians decided to divide up a minute. Because that is how the Babylonians decided to divide up a minute.
What was the divide called that separated North Vietnam and South Vietnam?
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) which was located at the 17th Parallel.
What did the 17th parallel do in the Vietnam war?
It helped divide the two nations so we could win the Vietnam war faster.
How did Spain and Portugal divide the Americans?
Spain and Portugal divide the Americas by a line called the demarcation. that Pope Alexander decided where to put it.
Why did north and south Vietnam divide?
President Eisenhower did not allow an election.
Who decided to divide the roman empire into two parts?
diocletian
Which president of the US decided not to seek reelection because of his involvement in the Vietnam War?
Johnson
What is the problem with Vietnam's water?
The vietnamese war was started because when the french took over vietnam. the locals decided to fight back. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) decided to help fight back. It is said that more people died in the vietnam war then everybody that died put together in the last 10 years.
How did the issue of choosing leaders divide Muslims?
Some muslims decided to follow the umayyad's(Sunnis) while others decided not to(Shi'a).
What country was divide or partitioned along the 17th parallel?
Vietnam was split at the 17th parallel
After Germany surrendered the allies decided to do what with Germany and Berlin?
Divide it into four zones
The capital of north Vietnam is?
There is no "North Vietnam" as a country. The term "North Vietnam" was an erronous term used by the US to justify there intervention into Vietnam after the Paris Peace Accord 1954 which temporarily divide the country into 2 parts, North and South. FoIn the history there was no north or south country in Vietnam. The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
