This document provides an overview of the history of Vietnam from the 1800s through the 1950s-1970s, including its time as a French colony, independence movements, World War II occupation by Japan, the First Indochina War against France, and the Geneva Accords that temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. It notes that the Geneva Accords called for reunification elections in 1956 but these did not occur, leading to the Vietnam Civil War as North Vietnam supported communist rebels in the South and eventually sent troops south in the 1960s.

1. Intro to Vietnam Setting the Stage for Conflict

2. French Indochina

3. Overview of Vietnam 1800s - French Colony 1941 -Japanese Possession 1945 - Independent 1946 - French Colony (War) 1954 – Independent (North and South) 1956 – Unify in 1956? 1956 – 1975 Civil War (North Wins)

4. Vietnamese Independence History of Invasions – French Control entering 20th Century Modern movement resurfaces after WWI Rise of Ho Chi Minh

6. World War II France Replaced by Japan Ho Chi Minh returns in 1941 **Vietminh is founded Vietminh is led by Communists but not exclusive Attacked Japanese to liberate parts of Vietnam

7. Post- WWII Ho Chi Minh appeals to the world for independence France claims possession – First Indochina war 1946 - 1954

8. U.S. Response Pentagon Papers Eisenhower Press Conference What does the U.S. decide to do? Why?

9. End of War1954 Despite financing from U.S., France loses Dien Bien Phu – valley in NW Vietnam 40,000 Vietminh vs. 15,000 French French Surrender – why?

10. Geneva Conference July 1954 – Geneva Accords signed Purpose? France, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China, Great Britain, U.S., Soviet Union,

11. Geneva Accords Provisions Cease Fire Vietnam temporarily divided along 17th parallel (North and South) with DMZ General elections scheduled for 1956 to unify the country U.S. Support? Chinese Support?

12. Comparison North to South

13. Civil War Late 1950’s – North Vietnam supporting Vietcong efforts in the South 1960 – Ho Chi Minh sends NVA into the South Mid 1950’s Eisenhower decides to intervene – military advisers (900 by 1960)

14. Homework Read Chapter 19 Section 1 Pg 603 – questions 2, 3, and 4