Question

In outlining the conditions that led to Vietnam’s independence, which of the following would come after “Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel”?(1 point) Responses Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence. Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence. The French began colonial rule of Vietnam. The French began colonial rule of Vietnam. Japan occupied Vietnam during World War II. Japan occupied Vietnam during World War II. The U.S. fought the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

After "Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel," the event that would logically come next is "Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence." This declaration occurred in 1945, whereas the division at the 17th parallel took place after the First Indochina War ended, leading up to the Vietnam War.