Year 11 - History
French Indochina
The USA, 1954–75 conflict at home and abroad
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils study a modern society and the issues that affected it in great depth over a shorter period. They learn about the key events, developments, people and stories that shaped this modern society over a period of around twenty to thirty years.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the reasons for the end of French rule in Vietnam.
Key Notes
- Vietnam had previously been part of a French colony known as French Indochina.
- The French fought against a Vietnamese nationalist group, the Viet Minh.
- The French were defeated by the Viet Minh and forced to withdraw from Vietnam.
- At the Geneva Conference in 1954, Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.
Vocabulary To Learn
- colony: a colony is an area controlled by an empire
- communist: a communist is somebody who believes all property should be shared equally
- nationalist: a nationalist is someone who identifies positively with their own country and support its interests
- Viet Minh: the Viet Minh were a communist nationalist group that fought for Vietnamese independence
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- European countries only created colonies in Africa and the Americas.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Vietnam had previously been part of a French colony known as French Indochina. The French fought against a Vietnamese nationalist group, the Viet Minh.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'colony'
a colony is an area controlled by an empire.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: European countries only created colonies in Africa and the Americas. Correction: European countries set up colonies all over the world, including in Asia.
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