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When did the Vietnamese people first resist Chinese rule?
When did the Vietnamese people first resist Chinese rule?
Who led the first recorded uprising against Chinese domination in Vietnam?
Who led the first recorded uprising against Chinese domination in Vietnam?
Which dynasty established the first independent Vietnamese state?
Which dynasty established the first independent Vietnamese state?
Which dynasty saw the rise of the Vietnamese navy, which played a crucial role in defending against the Mongols?
Which dynasty saw the rise of the Vietnamese navy, which played a crucial role in defending against the Mongols?
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Who led the Lam Sơn uprising which eventually led to the expulsion of the Ming from Vietnam?
Who led the Lam Sơn uprising which eventually led to the expulsion of the Ming from Vietnam?
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When did the Viet Minh declare independence from French colonial rule?
When did the Viet Minh declare independence from French colonial rule?
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What was the result of the Vietnam War (1955-1975)?
What was the result of the Vietnam War (1955-1975)?
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Which dynasty saw the French colonization of Vietnam?
Which dynasty saw the French colonization of Vietnam?
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Study Notes
Vietnamese Independence
Early Struggles for Independence
- The Vietnamese people have a long history of fighting for independence, dating back to the 1st century AD when they first resisted Chinese rule.
- The Trưng Sisters, Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị, led the first recorded uprising against Chinese domination in 40 AD.
Lý Dynasty and the Fight Against Chinese Rule
- The Lý Dynasty (1009-1225) saw the rise of Vietnamese independence, with Lý Thái Tô (1009-1028) establishing the first independent Vietnamese state.
- The Lý Dynasty continued to resist Chinese rule, with Lý Thường Kiệt (1054-1105) defeating the Song Dynasty in 1075.
Trần Dynasty and the Mongol Invasions
- The Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) saw repeated Mongol invasions, with the Trần army successfully repelling three invasions in 1258, 1285, and 1287.
- The Trần Dynasty also saw the rise of the Vietnamese navy, which played a crucial role in defending against the Mongols.
Lê Dynasty and the fight against the Ming
- The Lê Dynasty (1428-1527) saw the Vietnamese people fighting against the Ming Dynasty's occupation of Vietnam.
- Lê Lợi, a Vietnamese national hero, led the Lam Sơn uprising (1418-1427) which eventually led to the expulsion of the Ming from Vietnam.
Later Struggles for Independence
- The Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) saw the French colonization of Vietnam, with the Vietnamese people continuing to resist French rule.
- The Vietnamese people also fought against Japanese occupation during World War II.
Modern Era
- The First Indochina War (1946-1954) saw the Vietnamese people fighting against French colonial rule, with the Viet Minh, led by Hồ Chí Minh, declaring independence on September 2, 1945.
- The Vietnam War (1955-1975) saw the Vietnamese people fighting against American and South Vietnamese forces, with the North Vietnamese army eventually reunifying the country under communist rule.
Vietnamese Independence
Early Struggles for Independence
- In 40 AD, Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị, two Vietnamese sisters, led the first recorded uprising against Chinese domination.
- The Vietnamese people have a long history of fighting for independence, dating back to the 1st century AD.
Lý Dynasty and the Fight Against Chinese Rule
- Lý Thái Tô established the first independent Vietnamese state in 1009, marking the beginning of the Lý Dynasty.
- Lý Thường Kiệt defeated the Song Dynasty in 1075, continuing to resist Chinese rule.
Trần Dynasty and the Mongol Invasions
- The Trần Dynasty saw repeated Mongol invasions, with three successful defenses in 1258, 1285, and 1287.
- The Trần army's naval power played a crucial role in defending against the Mongols.
Lê Dynasty and the Fight Against the Ming
- The Lê Dynasty began in 1428, with Lê Lợi leading the Lam Sơn uprising (1418-1427) against the Ming Dynasty's occupation.
- The uprising resulted in the expulsion of the Ming from Vietnam.
Later Struggles for Independence
- The Nguyễn Dynasty began in 1802, but saw the French colonization of Vietnam.
- The Vietnamese people continued to resist French rule, and also fought against Japanese occupation during World War II.
Modern Era
- The First Indochina War (1946-1954) resulted in the Viet Minh, led by Hồ Chí Minh, declaring independence on September 2, 1945.
- The Vietnam War (1955-1975) saw the North Vietnamese army eventually reunifying the country under communist rule.
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Learn about Vietnam's early struggles for independence, from the 1st century AD to the Lý Dynasty, including the bravery of the Trưng Sisters and Lý Thái Tô.
