Vietnam War and Geneva Accords

The video discusses the Geneva Conference of 1954, which aimed to bring peace to Vietnam after the fall of the French garrison. The Geneva Accords were established, promising a ceasefire and free elections. However, the US and South Vietnam opposed the Accords due to fears of communism, leading to further conflict. The US supported South Vietnam and formed SEATO to prevent communism's spread, resulting in a prolonged and costly conflict.

What was the primary purpose of the Geneva Conference held in 1954?

• To expand French colonial territories

• To promote trade in Southeast Asia

• To establish a unified Vietnamese state

• To negotiate peace in Indochina

Which countries were involved in the Geneva Accords negotiations?

• United Kingdom, India, and Australia

• North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam

• United States, China, and Japan

• France, Cambodia, and Laos

What was a key provision of the Geneva Accords regarding Vietnam?

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Temporary division with future elections

• Immediate unification under communist rule

• Permanent division at the 17th parallel

Why was the United States concerned about the elections in Vietnam?

• Military unpreparedness

• Fear of a communist victory

• Lack of international support

• Economic instability

Who was the leader of North Vietnam that gained popularity after the French were expelled?

• Kim Il-sung

• Mao Zedong

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

What organization did the United States develop to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?

• ASEAN

• UNESCO

• SEATO

• NATO

Who was supported by the United States to lead South Vietnam?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Vo Nguyen Giap

• Le Duan

What was the outcome of the refusal to hold elections in Vietnam?

• Immediate peace and unification

• Increased tensions leading to war

• International isolation

• Economic prosperity

How is the Vietnam War described in terms of its impact on U.S. history?

• A brief and inexpensive conflict

• One of the longest and most costly conflicts

• A successful military campaign

• An unimportant regional skirmish

What was the initial intention of the Geneva Conference?

• To establish a new world order

• To expand colonial territories

• To maintain peace in Indochina

• To declare war on communism