In 1-2 sentences, assess and evaluate the means by which Ho Chi Minh achieved independence for Vietnam. (2 points)
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Ho Chi Minh achieved independence for Vietnam through a combination of nationalist movements, guerrilla warfare tactics, and diplomatic efforts to gain support from international allies, ultimately culminating in the defeat of French colonial forces at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. His strategic use of propaganda and mobilization of the Vietnamese people also played a crucial role in securing independence for Vietnam.