French Indochina
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the reasons for the end of French rule in Vietnam.
Key learning points
- Vietnam had previously been part of a French colony known as French Indochina.
- The French fought against a Vietnamese nationalist group, the Viet Minh.
- The French were defeated by the Viet Minh and forced to withdraw from Vietnam.
- At the Geneva Conference in 1954, Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.
Keywords
Colony - a colony is an area controlled by an empire
Communist - a communist is somebody who believes all property should be shared equally
Nationalist - a nationalist is someone who identifies positively with their own country and support its interests
Viet Minh - the Viet Minh were a communist nationalist group that fought for Vietnamese independence
Common misconception
European countries only created colonies in Africa and the Americas.
European countries set up colonies all over the world, including in Asia.
Teacher tip
For Task C, encourage students to make links between the different factors - ask them whether certain factors become more significant when paired with another factor.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the member of the 'Big 3' to the country they led at the Yalta Conference.
Great Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Q2.Which political ideology did the Soviet Union follow?
Q3.When did the U.S. enter World War Two?
Q4.Which political ideology believes in private ownership and encourages its citizens to make a profit from the work they do?
Q5.Which two countries switched sides during the Second World War?
Q6.Which event marked the end of World War Two?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which three countries made up French Indochina?
Q2.Which country controlled French Indochina during World War Two?
Q3.What was the name of the Vietnamese communist nationalist group that fought the Japanese and then the French for control of Vietnam?
Q4.Why did the U.S. support France in its conflict against the Viet Minh?
Q5.Which battle saw the Viet Minh defeat the French and drive them out of French Indochina in 1954?
Q6.Complete the sentence: Vietnam was divided into North and South Vietnam at the Conference in 1954.
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