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Vietnam War Timeline for Edexcel IGCSE and GCSE Students
K
Kira
@kirac
Page 2: Geneva Accords and Escalation (1954-1959)
This page focuses on the aftermath of the Geneva Accords and the increasing involvement of the United States in Vietnam.
Key developments include:
- July 1954: Geneva Agreement divides Vietnam along the 17th parallel
- 1954-1955: Operation Passage to Freedom relocates 300,000 Vietnamese to the South
- 1955: Ngo Dinh Diem becomes President of South Vietnam
- 1956: France leaves Vietnam; US begins training South Vietnamese troops
- 1957: Viet Minh start guerilla warfare in South Vietnam
Definition: Domino Theory - A foreign policy theory, articulated by President Eisenhower in 1954, suggesting that if one country in a region fell to communism, surrounding countries would follow.
Quote: "After brief resistance, the French surrendered. Viet Minh had captured 11,000 prisoners of war, killed 2,200 in action and wounded 5,000" - This statement highlights the decisive nature of the Viet Minh victory at Dien Bien Phu.
Highlight: The rigged election of 1955, where Diem won 98% of the vote, illustrates the political instability and corruption in South Vietnam.
Page 3: Growing US Involvement and Political Tensions (1959-1963)
The third page of the Vietnam War GCSE timeline covers the increasing US involvement in Vietnam and the growing political tensions in the South.
Key events include:
- 1959: First US soldiers killed by guerillas near Saigon
- 1959-1963: Land redistribution efforts in South Vietnam largely fail
- US pressure for elections in South Vietnam, but with restrictions on independent candidates
Highlight: The period from 1959 to 1963 saw a significant increase in US involvement in Vietnam, marking the transition from advisory roles to direct military engagement.
Example: The failure of land redistribution efforts in South Vietnam (only 50% of land redistributed and only 10% of farmers benefiting) contributed to social unrest and support for the Viet Cong.
This Vietnam War summary for students provides a detailed chronology of events leading up to the full-scale US intervention. It's an essential resource for GCSE history Vietnam War revision and Edexcel IGCSE History Vietnam studies.
Page 1: Origins and Early Developments (1887-1954)
The first page of the Vietnam War timeline covers the period from French colonization to the Geneva Accords. It highlights the rise of communism in Vietnam and the struggle for independence.
Key events include:
- 1887: France imposes colonial rule in Vietnam (French Indochina)
- 1923: Ho Chi Minh begins training in the Soviet Union
- 1930: Formation of the Indochinese Communist Party
- 1941: Creation of the Viet Minh (League for the Independence of Vietnam)
- 1945: Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence
- 1946: Start of the Indochina War against French rule
- 1954: Battle of Dien Bien Phu and end of French rule
Highlight: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 was a turning point in the Vietnam Conflict. The Viet Minh's victory over French forces led to the Geneva Accords and the division of Vietnam.
Vocabulary: Viet Minh - The League for the Independence of Vietnam, a nationalist and communist organization led by Ho Chi Minh.
Example: The Cold War context is evident in events such as the 1947 Truman Doctrine and China becoming communist in 1949, which influenced the conflict in Vietnam.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
Vietnam War Timeline for Edexcel IGCSE and GCSE Students
K
Kira
@kirac
The Vietnam War was a complex conflict spanning from 1945 to 1975, involving multiple nations and ideologies. This summary provides a comprehensive Vietnam War timeline for GCSE and IGCSE History students, covering key events, political developments, and military operations.
Page 2: Geneva Accords and Escalation (1954-1959)
This page focuses on the aftermath of the Geneva Accords and the increasing involvement of the United States in Vietnam.
Key developments include:
- July 1954: Geneva Agreement divides Vietnam along the 17th parallel
- 1954-1955: Operation Passage to Freedom relocates 300,000 Vietnamese to the South
- 1955: Ngo Dinh Diem becomes President of South Vietnam
- 1956: France leaves Vietnam; US begins training South Vietnamese troops
- 1957: Viet Minh start guerilla warfare in South Vietnam
Definition: Domino Theory - A foreign policy theory, articulated by President Eisenhower in 1954, suggesting that if one country in a region fell to communism, surrounding countries would follow.
Quote: "After brief resistance, the French surrendered. Viet Minh had captured 11,000 prisoners of war, killed 2,200 in action and wounded 5,000" - This statement highlights the decisive nature of the Viet Minh victory at Dien Bien Phu.
Highlight: The rigged election of 1955, where Diem won 98% of the vote, illustrates the political instability and corruption in South Vietnam.
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Page 3: Growing US Involvement and Political Tensions (1959-1963)
The third page of the Vietnam War GCSE timeline covers the increasing US involvement in Vietnam and the growing political tensions in the South.
Key events include:
- 1959: First US soldiers killed by guerillas near Saigon
- 1959-1963: Land redistribution efforts in South Vietnam largely fail
- US pressure for elections in South Vietnam, but with restrictions on independent candidates
Highlight: The period from 1959 to 1963 saw a significant increase in US involvement in Vietnam, marking the transition from advisory roles to direct military engagement.
Example: The failure of land redistribution efforts in South Vietnam (only 50% of land redistributed and only 10% of farmers benefiting) contributed to social unrest and support for the Viet Cong.
This Vietnam War summary for students provides a detailed chronology of events leading up to the full-scale US intervention. It's an essential resource for GCSE history Vietnam War revision and Edexcel IGCSE History Vietnam studies.
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Page 1: Origins and Early Developments (1887-1954)
The first page of the Vietnam War timeline covers the period from French colonization to the Geneva Accords. It highlights the rise of communism in Vietnam and the struggle for independence.
Key events include:
- 1887: France imposes colonial rule in Vietnam (French Indochina)
- 1923: Ho Chi Minh begins training in the Soviet Union
- 1930: Formation of the Indochinese Communist Party
- 1941: Creation of the Viet Minh (League for the Independence of Vietnam)
- 1945: Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence
- 1946: Start of the Indochina War against French rule
- 1954: Battle of Dien Bien Phu and end of French rule
Highlight: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 was a turning point in the Vietnam Conflict. The Viet Minh's victory over French forces led to the Geneva Accords and the division of Vietnam.
Vocabulary: Viet Minh - The League for the Independence of Vietnam, a nationalist and communist organization led by Ho Chi Minh.
Example: The Cold War context is evident in events such as the 1947 Truman Doctrine and China becoming communist in 1949, which influenced the conflict in Vietnam.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user