Reunification of Vietnam under communist rule
Definition
This refers to the process by which North and South Vietnam were brought together under one government following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. The reunified country became known as Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Related terms
Communism: A political theory advocating class war leading to a society where all property is publicly owned, each person works according to their ability and gets according their needs.
Cold War: A period from 1947-1991 characterized by political tension between Western powers led by United States and Eastern bloc led by Soviet Union. Many proxy wars like Korean war, Cuban missile crisis, Vietnam war etc. happened during this period.
Viet Cong: A communist guerrilla force allied with North Vietnam that fought against South Vietnamese and American forces during the Vietnam War.
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AP World History: Modern - 8.3 Effects of the Cold War
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