Which of these resulted from the Geneva Accords? Check all that apply.

The war between France and Vietnam ended.

North Vietnam became part of the Soviet Union.

It was agreed that an election for leadership would be held.

Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.

The Vietnam War ended swiftly.

Vietnam gained independence from France.

Vietnam gained independence from the United States.

The war between France and Vietnam ended.

It was agreed that an election for leadership would be held.

Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.

Vietnam gained independence from France.

I went ahead and agreed with "the war between France and Vietnam ended," although technically the agreement was a cease-fire. French troops were to withdraw to South Vietnamese territory (below the 17th parallel). I also agreed with the statement, "Vietnam gained independence from France," because the French withdrew and the United States became the major player in supporting the non-communist government that had been set up in South Vietnam. The Vietnam War, with the US getting involved, did not at all "end quickly." It continued until 1975 - - more than 20 years after the Geneva Agreements were worked out in 1954.

The war between France and Vietnam ended.

It was agreed that an election for leadership would be held.

Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.

Vietnam gained independence from Franc