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Who led the resistance to french colonization and oppression in Vietnam in the twentieth century?

The resistance to French colonization and oppression in Vietnam in the twentieth century was primarily led by Ho Chi Minh. He was a key figure in the founding of the Viet Minh, a nationalist and communist movement that sought independence for Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh's leadership galvanized support against French colonial rule and later against American involvement in Vietnam, ultimately leading to the establishment of a communist government in North Vietnam. His commitment to national liberation and social reform made him a central figure in Vietnam's struggle for independence.


Vietcong army?

Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.


Who did the Vietcong fight fight for in the Vietnam War?

The Viet Cong (VC) were Communist sympathizers living in SOUTH Vietnam. Very organized, wearing what-ever uniforms and using what-ever weapons they could get their hands on; and fighting primarily as organized guerillas against the Government of South Vietnam. The VC were pretty well destroyed as a fighting force during the TET offensive of 1968; and the war fairly well shifted to the NVA (North Vietnamese Army), after 1968.


Who was the Vietnam war against?

About one half of the American people.


Why do you think the US supported the government of Ngo Dinh Diem?

The United States supported Ngo Dinh Diem as ruler of South Korea in his fight against the communists in North Korea. The US gave support to Diem for much of his rule, but eventually allowed him to be overthrown and assassinated without resistance.

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Buddhist holy men who led resistance against Vietnam government?

monks


What war was the US involved in from 1963 to 1975?

The Vietnam war. Or the Resistance War Against America.


Who led the resistance to french colonization and oppression in Vietnam in the twentieth century?

The resistance to French colonization and oppression in Vietnam in the twentieth century was primarily led by Ho Chi Minh. He was a key figure in the founding of the Viet Minh, a nationalist and communist movement that sought independence for Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh's leadership galvanized support against French colonial rule and later against American involvement in Vietnam, ultimately leading to the establishment of a communist government in North Vietnam. His commitment to national liberation and social reform made him a central figure in Vietnam's struggle for independence.


What did the vietcong do?

They were the resistance element within South Vietnam and were largely controlled by the Communist North Vietnamese.


In south Vietnam a monk set himself on fire to protest?

In 1963, Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, self-immolated in Saigon to protest the South Vietnamese government's repressive policies against Buddhists, particularly under President Ngô Đình Diệm. His act of self-sacrifice drew international attention to the persecution faced by Buddhists and highlighted the broader issues of religious intolerance and political oppression in Vietnam. The shocking image of his self-immolation became a powerful symbol of resistance and galvanized support for the Buddhist cause. This event played a significant role in increasing public awareness of the Vietnam War and the struggles within the country.


What affect was the Vietnam's government reaction to the Gulf of Tonkin?

The war was against North Vietnam. So maybe they weren't too happy about that. South Vietnam was probably happy about it.


Louis riel led two resistance movements against whom?

He led the two resistance movements against Canadian government and Sir John A. Macdonald.


What does the word 'rebel' mean?

Noun:A person who rises in armed resistance against an established government or ruler.Verb:Rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler.


On what dated did Buddhist monks burn themselves in Vietnam?

Several Buddhist monks in Vietnam burned themselves in self-immolation as an act of protest against religious discrimination and the oppressive policies of the South Vietnamese government and its American allies. One of the best-known cases occurred on June 11, 1963, in Saigon, when Thích Quảng Đức set himself on fire. This event garnered significant international attention and sparked further protests.


How did president eisenhower help the government of south Vietnam fight against the communist?

Eisenhower sent troops to South Vietnam so they can fight North Vietnam because North Vietnam wanted to take over South Vietnam and they did.


Why did Buddhist Monks burn themselves?

Throughout the past one hundred years there have been a number of Buddhist monks who have set themselves on fire. What they have in common is that they were all either in Vietnam or Tibet, and they were all protesting oppression by the government of their country of Buddhists, especially of the monks and nuns.


Vietcong army?

Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.