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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils undergo a wider depth study which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today: the Cold War. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the international relations in this Cold War period.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the resistance to French rule in Indochina and the consequences of France's defeats.

Key Notes

• A war to remove French control over Indochina began in 1946.
• The Viet Minh led resistance to the French.
• The Viet Minh support ideas of nationalism and communism.
• The Viet Minh defeated the French, despite significant US support for the French.
• Vietnam was divided into two states at the 1954 Geneva Conference.

Vocabulary To Learn

• colony: a country or territory controlled by another, more powerful, country
• exploitation: using someone or something unfairly, in a way that helps you but may cause harm to other people
• nationalism: the feeling of pride in your own country and belief that it should be free from the control of others
• 17th parallel: the border established between North and South Vietnam

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The Viet Minh gained full control over Vietnam after defeating the French.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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