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Yes, Buddhists accused Ngo Dinh Diem of religious discrimination due to his policies that favored Catholics in South Vietnam. This led to protests and unrest, eventually contributing to his downfall.

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Which statement is trueThe Buddhists were the smallest religious group in Vietnam?

The Buddhists accused Ngo Dinh Diem of religious discrimination.


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 wanted Ngo Dinh Diem to remove his brother and negotiate with the Buddhists?

The Kennedy Adminstration <3


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

Roman Catholics is the wrong answer, it is Buddhists


Who was the anticommunist leader who was overthrown in part due to repressive treatment of buddhists?

The anticommunist leader who was overthrown was Ngo Dinh Diem. Part of the reason he was overthrown was because of his treatment of Buddhists.


What was Ngo Din Diem's Vietnam policy?

President Diem talked about making South Vietnam a true democracy - but he used a very autocratic style of leadership and didn't expand democratic rule in his country. He also was a Catholic - anathema to the traditional Buddhist monk religious leadership at that time. The Buddhists strongly and publicly protested while the U.S. chose to withdraw support for Diem. He was captured and killed in a military coup 'sponsored' by the U.S. government.


Which religious group did Diem give all his power to?

The Roman Catholics.


Did Ngo Dinh Diem banned the display of the Buddhist religious flag?

Yes


Why did Vietnamese Buddhists immolate themselves?

Beacuse they were protesting agiant the harsh Government of Diem Dien Phu who was was a tyrannical leader of South Vietnam, put in place by the Americans.


Why did dinh diem lose the support of many in south vietam?

Dinh Diem lost the support of many in South Vietnam due to his authoritarian governance, which suppressed political dissent and marginalized various religious and ethnic groups, particularly Buddhists. His regime's favoritism toward Catholics and the harsh repression of Buddhist protests alienated a significant portion of the population. Additionally, his inability to effectively combat the growing communist influence and the perception of corruption further eroded public confidence in his leadership.


What was the Vietnam burning man protesting?

The Buddhist priest Thich Quang Duc who immolated himself 11th of June 1963 did so as a means of protesting against the South Vietnamese President Diem's persecution of Buddhists . Diem was Catholic and had little sympathy for Buddhism and Buddhist priests .You can refer to the related link below for further information .


What is the plural of diem?

The plural of "diem" is "dies."