The Vietnam War, The End, 1975

The video discusses the Vietnam War, highlighting the US withdrawal in 1973 and the subsequent fall of South Vietnam in 1975. It covers the evacuation of Saigon, the emergence of 'boat people,' and the communist takeover. The narrative reflects on the war's impact, the relief felt in Saigon, and the long-term consequences for Vietnam, which remains a communist country today.

What was the main reason for the cautious optimism in Vietnam in 1973?

• The unification of North and South Vietnam

• The defeat of communist forces

• The increase in U.S. military aid

• The complete withdrawal of American military forces

What event marked the beginning of the fall of Saigon in April 1975?

• The crossing of the Viet Cong into South Vietnam

• The withdrawal of American troops

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The bombing of Hanoi

How did most foreigners manage to escape Saigon during the fall?

• By train

• By helicopter

• By foot

• By car

What term is used to describe the South Vietnamese who fled by sea?

• Water escapees

• Boat people

• Sea refugees

• Ocean migrants

What was the reaction of the people in Saigon when the communist forces arrived?

• They protested in the streets

• They resisted fiercely

• They welcomed them with relief

• They fled in panic

What was one of the significant changes in Saigon's markets after the war?

• Selling of new flags

• Introduction of new currency

• Closure of all shops

• Ban on foreign goods

What was the fate of many Vietnamese after the war ended?

• They were sent to re-education camps

• They faced years of oppression

• They were relocated to North Vietnam

• They were given new jobs