Chapter 27 Section 1 Study Guide

About how many years did the Vietnam War last for?

In World War II, which country gained control of Vietnam?

France’s major defeat came at the battle of...

What is the domino effect?

What were the capitals of North and South Vietnam?

What did the Geneva Accords do?

Three weeks later, President John F. Kennedy was shot.

Who led the fight for Vietnamese independence after WWII?

Who was the governor of South Vietnam?

Fighters who carry out hit-and-run attacks are _____.

Where is Vietnam located?

Guerrillas in South Vietnam were called ________.

South Vietnam’s government was ______.

What were Ho Chi Minh’s followers called?

After Kennedy was shot, Vice President Lincoln was sworn in as President.

What kind of government did Ho Chi Minh run?

Ruled by the French, what colony was Vietnam part of?

Who did the United States support during the war in order to prevent the spread of communism?

In 1963, the military leaders of South Vietnam assassinated Diem.