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The Diem government in South Vietnam was considered a failure due to its repressive policies, lack of popular support, and inability to effectively combat the growing influence of the Viet Cong. Diem's regime favored a narrow elite, alienating significant segments of the population, particularly Buddhists, leading to widespread discontent and protests. Additionally, his refusal to implement land reforms and engage in meaningful political dialogue undermined his legitimacy. Ultimately, these factors contributed to instability and paved the way for increased communist insurgency.

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What was Diem's government like?

Diem's government was strongly ANTI-Communist, but authoritarian & Nepotistic (family members held government positions).


Why did the US supported the government of ngo ding diem?

-Diem was anti-communist


Which group was the main target of persecution under Diem's government?

In the spring of 1963, South Vietnamese forces suppressed Buddhist religious leaders and followers, which led to a political crisis for the government of President Ngo Dinh Diem.


Who headed a brutal and corrupt government in South Vietnam?

Ngo Dinh Diem


Why was Diem unpopular?

There are three key reasons as to why Diem's government was unpopular in Vietnam.Primarily, the population of Vietnam was Buddhist, but Diem was a Catholic, who filled his government with Roman Catholic landowners. He even maltreated the Buddhists, banning the flying of Buddha's flag in celebration of his birthday. This aggravated the people, as within their own country, they could not practise freely their religion and way of life. In protest, a Buddhist monk named Quang Duc set himself alight, and Diem's sister-in-law, Madame Nhu said "she hoped for more such barbecues".Diem ruled harshly as a dictator, and 'hunt down' members of the Vietminh to supposedly re-educate them in prison camps. Those who refused to be brainwashed and change their views to match Diem's would face execution.President Eisenhower tried to tell Diem to give land to peasants, but Diem did the opposite, taking land from peasants, and giving it to his own supporters. The little peasants that did have land had to pay for it in installments, and those whose land was taken had to pay high taxes whilst working without wages.