How did French colonial rule contribute to the Vietnam war? (AQA conflict and tension in Asia GCSE)

This lesson is for the AQA GCSE: Conflict and Tension in Asia 1950-1975, Part 2: Escalation of conflict in Vietnam.

Lesson 1 - focuses on the impact that French colonial rule - and it’s withdrawal - had on the escalation of war in Vietnam. Lays out the geography of Vietnam in relation to Korea, USSR and China, and the changing geography of the country itself during the conflict.

Then focuses on the subsequent Japanese occupation during WW2, and how that lead to the divide of the country.

Finishes with an 8 mark practice ‘write an account’ question.

Includes a research homework on Ho Chi Minh and Ngo Dinh Diem