What were north Vietnam demands to end the war
Thieu regime out and coalition government
How did the USA reputation affect peace negotiations
USA couldn’t afford to abandon thieu due to credibility.
What was thieus demands
Remained determined to be in power and keep USA military in
Why was Kissinger in a hurry to negotiate peace
Election in 1972 and congress pressure
How did s. Vietnam react to kissingers deal with n. Vietnam
Appalled, felt left out
Why did talks break down after Nixons re election in November 1972
They refused to abandon thieu and renewed military efforts in Vietnam
How did Nixon react to n. Vitenam reluctance to sign a peace agreement
Nixon bombed Hanoi for 12 days in the biggest bombing, condemned by UN
When was the Paris peace agreement reached
1973
What were the key terms of the Paris peace agreement
End to the war, cease fire, us withdrawal, reunification but no north Vietnam troops removed
Why was October 1972 a big month for the Paris agreements
South Vietnamese didn’t accept it
How did the Paris peace agreement allow the last dominoes to fall
North Vietnam upped their guerilla campaign and demoralisation ruined South Vietnam
Why did ford taking power hurt Vietnam
Ford ignored Vietnam
How did US efforts lead to the fall of Cambodia
Stopped bombings during Paris peace agreement and evacuated in 1975
How did the Khmer Rouge strengths help take Cambodia
40,000 strong willed troops used the pincter strategy to isolate Phnom Penh
How did lon nols role lose Cambodia
He was afraid of losing power and didn’t listen to us advice
What were the consequences of Khmer Rouge takeover
New agricultural reforms led to cities emptied and a peasant lifestyle
How many people were killed and became refugees due to the Khmer Rouge
700,00 killed and 500,000 refugees
How did the Khmer Rouge takeover cause their own downfall
Tensions with Vietnam led to them invading on Christmas Day 1978, Vietnam + Soviets invaded back and and captured in 1979
How much did the USA spend on the war in total
167 billion
How many died in the Vietnam war
58,000
How was society affected in the USA by the Vietnam war
Anti war, black rights leaders protesting and veterans being isolated
How many ARVN died
100,000 to 330,000
How many USA people fled to avoid conscriptions
100,000
How many Vietcong and NVA died
1.1 million
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