US History Discussion 5 - “Declaration of Independence of the Democratic

US History 

Discussion  

Read the  “Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1945)”  and using a minimum words (not including quotations) respond to the following questions. Make sure to reference specific passages from the document and/or textbook to support your discussion: 

· Just as the American Declaration of Independence listed grievances against the King of England, what grievances does this document list against the French? 

· How did the Japanese occupation of Vietnam complicate Vietnamese attitudes toward the French?

· Why do the Vietnamese anticipate a favorable reaction from the international community, in particular the United States, toward their declaration of independence? 

· Why do you suppose the Truman Administration was not supportive of this declaration?