USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. During that two-year period, no foreign troops could enter Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -After World War II and the collapse of Vietnam’s monarchy, France attempted to re-establish its colonial rule but was ultimately defeated in the First Indo-China War. The Geneva Accords in 1954 partitioned the country temporarily in two with a promise of democratic elections in 1956 to reunite the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -The agreement temporarily separated Vietnam into two zones, a northern zone to be governed by the Viet Minh and a southern zone to be governed by the State of Vietnam, which was headed by former emperor Bảo Đại.