USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT OF THE 1960S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The effects of the Paris Peace Accords are best described by which of the following statements?
A
they marked a new era in US-Chinese relations, in which the US finally recognized china’s communist government
B
they continued relations with the Soviets after Nixon became president of the US
C
they resulted in peaceful resolution to Vietnam war, with the boundary between north and south returning to what it was before
D
they served to technically end US involvement in Vietnam but failed to bring about peace
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The settlement included a cease-fire throughout Vietnam. In addition, the United States agreed to the withdrawal of all U.S. troops and advisors (totaling about 23, 700) and the dismantling of all U.S. bases within 60 days. In return, the North Vietnamese agreed to release all U.S. and other prisoners of war.

Detailed explanation-2: -By October 1972, a tentative cease-fire agreement was reached. The accord called for the simultaneous withdrawal of U.S. troops and freedom for American POWs, to be followed by a political settlement of South Vietnam’s future.

Detailed explanation-3: -It included an immediate cease-fire, the withdrawal of all American military personnel, the release of all prisoners of war, and an international force to keep the peace.

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