USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In July 1954, the Geneva Agreements were signed. As part of the agreement, the French agreed to withdraw their troops from northern Vietnam. Vietnam would be temporarily divided at the 17th parallel, pending elections within two years to choose a president and reunite the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The last of the Geneva Accords-called the Final Declaration-provided for elections, supervised by the commission, to be held throughout Vietnam in July 1956 in order to unify the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Geneva Accords called for free elections to unite North and South Vietnam, but when the time came, Ho Chi Minh refused, believing that the pro-Western leader in South Vietnam would surely win. The Vietcong were the Army of North Vietnam. The Tet Offensive was a major political victory for the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among the terms of the Geneva Accords were the following: Vietnam would become an independent nation, formally ending 75 years of French colonialism. The former French colonies Cambodia and Laos would also be given their independence. Vietnam would be temporarily divided for a period of two years.

Detailed explanation-5: -alleged Northern direction and control of Vietcong forces operating south of the 17th parallel are regarded as flagrant breaches of the Geneva Agreements, justifying foreign intervention at the request of the government of South Vietnam.