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For the very same reason(s) they were interested in North America during the 1600 and 1700s. Trade, Money, Exploration, Competition (Power) against Spain, England, etc. The French & Indian War during the 1750's was a struggle against Britain over power/prestige/trade/money/etc.
What else can I help you with?
When did the French leave north Vietnam?
The French left north Vietnam in 1954
Why do vietnamese people speak french?
Because Vietnam used to be a French colony.
What did the Geneva accords provide for?
It forced French troops to leave Vietnam and divided Vietnam into two countries. (A)
Was Vietnam part of the british empire?
No, Vietnam was part of the French Empire.
Is Vietnam colonized or invaded?
colonized by french and invaded by mongolions
Why was french spoken in Vietnam?
Vietnam was formerly French Indochina, a French colony.
What is Vietnam in french?
Vietnam
What is the position of the french language in Vietnam?
What is the position of the french language in vietnam?
What is Vietnam's name in french?
Vietnam
How did the french gain access to Vietnam?
When the French colonized Vietnam, they arrived by ship.
What foreign or european language would have been important to ho chi minh city until the middle of the 20th century?
French was an important language in Vietnam.
How come people speak in French in Vietnam?
French was introduced to Vietnam during the colonial period when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. As a result, French became a prominent language in Vietnam, particularly among the educated elite. Today, French continues to be spoken in Vietnam due to its historical legacy, as well as its importance in fields such as education, business, and diplomacy.
What was the French connection to Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
When did the French leave north Vietnam?
The French left north Vietnam in 1954
Why do vietnamese people speak french?
Because Vietnam used to be a French colony.
What did the Geneva accords provide for?
It forced French troops to leave Vietnam and divided Vietnam into two countries. (A)
How did Vietnam become French speaking?
because vietnam used to be in the french colony
