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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War military conflict that occurred in Southeast Asia Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia that began in 1959 and ended in April 1975. The war was between communist North Vietnam, supported by communist allies, and South Vietnam, bolstered by the US.
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How did Ho Chi Minh city get its name?
Việt Nam - Vietnam (combine two words: Việt - the largest ethnic dominate this country, and Nam - the south) was adopted as the official name of the country by king Gia Long in 1804. Later, it was changed to Đại Nam (Great South). In 1945, the revolutionary government change it back to Vietnam again.
It is located in Vietnam which is located in the continent of Asia
What is the current capital of Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh. However, the Republic of South Vietnam does not exist anymore. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honor of Ho Chi Minh, who was considered hero to the communist government during Operation Ho Chi Minh, a successful attempt to capture Saigon and force the Republic of South Vietnam government to surrender. Referred as Saigon to foreigners but Ho Chi Minh to local people.
How many Puerto Ricans were killed in the Vietnam War?
There were hundreds that were killed in action. Some were in American units. The PR 65th Regiment lost many during the conflict.
What does Vietnam and India and china and the Philippines have in common?
The word Vietnam is derived from two Chinese words meaning "the Viet kin in the South". Traditionally, the people of Vietnam have been regarded by westerners as staunchly xenophobic, and, as such, have been viewed as having a long standing contempt for Chinese influence on the region. Border and island disputes have only exacerbated long-standing tensions between the two nations.
Vietnam and China share many common cultural traditions which originated from the wet rice cultivation.
China controlled Vietnam for about 1000 years, a rule which ended in 939CE. Thus, Vietnamese culture, writing, politics, religion, etc. were sinicized to a a certain degree. Yet the degree to which Vietnam preserved a distinct identity and maintained separate traditions should also be noted.
During the 1st and 2nd Indochinese Wars, Vietnam grew closer to PR of China and received some funding, material, and advisors from the PRC. However, war with China in 1979 renewed hostilities.
the reason why Vietnam and china are close because is that they are both communism country, there isn't much comminusim country left in the world
What was the main point of the Vietnam war for all sides?
The main point of the war was to prevent communism. None of the countries wanted communism so they fought to try to protect themselves and others.
Who did France lose Vietnam to?
After years of futile efforts to maintain a colonial presence in Viet Nam, the French finally got a tremedous butt-whupping at Dien Bien Phu, I think it was. After being thoroughly trounced by the Vietnamese forces, France finally gave up and went home. This prolonged a centuries-old tradition of the French military being repeatedly clobbered by virtually every enemy they ever fought. Come to think of it, probably the best known French warrior today is a teenage girl. Joan of Arc, they called her.Anyway, France was forced to yield the economic benefits of keeping Vietnam hostage to French economics. So, being totally oblivious of history, and the resolve of the Vietnamese forces, the US sent a few Green Berets to help out as consultants. Thus began the descent into the quagmire of war that the United States became enmeshed in. By the way, I have it on good authority that the rumor that graduates of French Army officer's training are NOT actually issued white flags, with instructions. They must provide their own.
What was the status of black Americans in the 1960s?
if you consider cold blooded hanging, not being able to attend your school of choice, not being allowed to enter into certain buildings through the front door, being burned out of your home or church, not receiving proper medical attention when needed, being passed up on jobs not because you were not qualified but because you were black , then yes.
What were the reasons given for fighting between the United States and Vietnam?
Vietnam:
Why we fought: to stop communist aggression (domino theory), agreed to help French fight North Vietnam because we needed help with the soviet union
What we wanted: stop spread of communism in Asia and Europe
What we got: nothing
How did the Americans escalate their involvement in the Vietnam war?
Two ways:
1. Transitioning the guerrilla war in RVN to a conventional war by deploying tanks and conventional troops.
2. By directly bombing North Vietnam.
Vietnam was no longer a guerrilla war.
What were the similarities between the Vietnam war and the Korean war?
The ONLY real differences between the two wars was:
1. Geography (Korea was on a peninsula; which made things alot easier).
2. Different decades and languages.
3. Korea was LARGELY fought with left over WWII equipment (weapons, M1 Garand rifle as one example).
4. The Korean War was far more intense than Vietnam (higher casualties in a shorter time period).
5. Korea was cold and full of snow; Vietnam was hot and tropical.
6. Communists were stopped in Korea; they won in Vietnam.
7. Korea didn't have the anti-war movement; because it only lasted 3 yrs. Just about the same amount of time as WWII did for the US.
What did the Sioux Indians call the Great Spirit?
The Sioux religion is complex and recognises many different spirit-beings on many levels.
The term wakantanka refers to the embodiment of all supernatural beings and powers, so it is closest to the idea of the Christian God. The Sioux also considered The Sun, Sky, Earth and Rock as the highest-level powers; below these ranked Moon, Thunder-being, Wind and Falling Star.
Other supernatural powers include wazi (Old Man), wakanka (Old Woman), canoti (forest spirits), hohgica (spirits of the tipi), iktomi (spider), unkcegila (spirits of the land), unktehi (water spirits) and many more. Ite (face) is the most beautiful of supernatural women and considered to be married to tate (the Wind).
The last wars against the northern Sioux began when?
The Sioux were finally defeated at Wounded Knee when soldiers opened fire, killing 300 of 350 men, women, and children. This was known as the Ghost Dance War.
What were the effects of the French wars in religion?
he French Wars of Religion (1562-98) is the name of a period of civil infighting and military operations, primarily fought between French Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots). The conflict involved the factional disputes between the aristocratic houses of France, such as the House of Bourbon and House of Guise (Lorraine), and both sides received assistance from foreign sources.
The exact number of wars and their respective dates are the subject of continued debate by historians; some assert that the Edict of Nantes in 1598 concluded the wars, although a resurgence of rebellious activity following this leads some to believe the Peace of Alais in 1629 is the actual conclusion. However, the Massacre of Vassy in 1562 is agreed to begin the Wars of Religion and the Edict of Nantes at least ended this series of conflicts. During this time, complex diplomatic negotiations and agreements of peace were followed by renewed conflict and power struggles.
At the conclusion of the conflict in 1598, Huguenots were granted substantial rights and freedoms by the Edict of Nantes, though it did not end hostility towards them. The wars weakened the authority of the monarchy, already fragile under the rule of Francis II and then Charles IX, though it later reaffirmed its role under Henry IV.
John Wayne played a civil war veteran in?
He only played confederate , his dad was too!
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No, he played a character loosely based on Colonel Benjamin Grierson of the US Cavalry in 'The Horse Soldiers'.
Did Bob Marley fight in the Vietnam war?
No he was a beatle the beatles didnt fight in any wars, but there was a navy man named john lennon in the war
Why has Jane Fonda not been convicted of treason?
Just a guess, but probably because she has not committed treason.
What were hippies like in the 1960's?
Hippies in the 1960's wore mostly floral outfits. They liked wearing flare pants, round sherly glasses, tattoos of peace symbols, barefeet, long hair and instruments for the males and for the females they liked wearing micro mini skirts, flowers in their hair, sandels, black or coloured tights and no bra. They even had a bra burning ceremony!
They had a free nature about them. They liked smoking acid and marijuana (sorry if spelt wrong), they crowded around places like the corner or Haight and Ashbury street which soon after became called the Haight and Ashbury District and also became the main destination for junior grade hipster or 'hippies' for short.
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p.s the reason i know this much is because we are studying hippies in class! enjoy!!
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How would you write a conclusion for a Vietnam war essay?
I would sum up the things that you talked about, and then draw some conclusions about how the country should act next time, or what mistakes were made, or how we can honor or support veterans... or whatever you are arguing in your essay.
Why did the us fear the unification of Vietnam?
From what my mom told me, U.S wanted to take over Vietnam because of our location. For example, Vietnam is surrounded by lots of water and our land's soil is excellent and is very to predict when rain is going to fall or not.
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