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16 Cards in this Set
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Was Ngo Dinh Diem a good man |
No |
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Ngo Dinh Diem was from what relg |
Catholic |
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Ngo Dinh Diem was against what religion |
Buddhism |
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In protest 1 Buddhist monk did what |
Set himself on fire |
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in 1962, Diem’s presidential palace was bombed by |
His own air force |
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The United States had been supporting Diem’s government. Why? |
Because Diem opposed the communist northern half of the country |
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South Vietnam was a satellite country to what nation |
USA |
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North Vietnam was a satellite country to what nation |
USSR |
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What president was against Ngo Dinh Diem |
JFK |
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both Diem and his brother Nhu was |
Assassinated (killed) |
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the name Ho Chi Minh means |
“He who enlightens.” |
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Enlighten means |
to educate or make things clear |
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Ho Chi Minh was nicknamed |
Uncle Ho |
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When one country's way of life influences countries near to it, it is called |
The domino effect |
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President Kennedy sent |
Soldiers and helicopters |
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President Kennedy was |
Assassinated shortly after the South Vietnam president |
