The Geneva Accords

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Cards (3)

    • In 1954, 9 countries met to discuss what would happen to Vietnam
  • The Accords led to:
    • Vietnam to be temporarily divided along the 17th parallel - seperated by a demilitarised zone
    • The seperation into North and South Vietnam
    • North Vietnam was run by communist Ho Chi Minh
    • South Vietnam was run by anti-communist Diem
    • In 1956, elections were to be held in both parts of Vietnam
    • The USA and South Vietnam refused to obey
    • North Vietnam wanted more land and to hold elections in 6 months
    • Both governments were unhappy with the Accords