US History 1302 Sysma (Exam 3 Multiple Choice) Unit 9.2 Vietnam Question and answers 2023 verified

US History 1302 Sysma (Exam 3 Multiple Choice) Unit 9.2 Vietnam Question and answers 2023 verified Vietnam has a long history of conflict with China, its neighbor to the north. Indeed, China occupied Vietnam between 111 B.C. and A.D. 939 and again between 1407 and 1427. During both these occupations, the Vietnamese created a number of resistance organizations to oppose Chinese rule. In 1527, Vietnam divided into northern and southern nations and then, beginning in 1857, was occupied again by a foreign invader. The 1857 invader was: - correct answer France In September 1940, the Japanese invaded and conquered Vietnam. HO Chi Minh, a Vietnamese nationalist who had been campaigning to expel the French, organized resistance to the Japanese occupiers. HO's group, the Vietminh, received significant aid from the United States through the OSS (Office of Strategic Services). Why did the United States support the Vietminh? - correct answer Because the Vietminh were fighting the Japanese and it was during World War II In December 1946 war began between the French colonial government in Vietnam and HO Chi Minh's Vietminh guerilla forces. Why did President Harry TRUMAN make it United States policy to support the French? - correct answer