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)

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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.

Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence.
Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence.

The U.S. fought the Vietnam War.
The U.S. fought the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

The statement that would come after “Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel” is:

Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnamese independence.

This is because the division of Vietnam at the 17th parallel occurred after the First Indochina War, followed by the Geneva Accords in 1954, which established the temporary division and led to Ho Chi Minh's declaration of independence for North Vietnam.