Question

question 12 of 20
how did post - world war ii independence movements in vietnam differ from those in india?
a. indias movements were supported by the countrys former european leaders, while vietnams movements were fiercely opposed by europeans.

b. indias movements achieved independence through nonviolent protest, while vietnams movements only succeeded through violent conflict.

c. indias movements were a unified effort led by one person, while vietnams movements were divided between dozens of different competing factions.

d. indias movements sought to establish a communist form of government, while vietnams movements hoped to establish an independent democracy.

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect: Britain did not support India's independence movement; it resisted it initially.
• Option B is correct: India's independence was primarily achieved through nonviolent methods led by figures like Gandhi, while Vietnam's independence required prolonged violent conflict against French colonial forces and later U.S. involvement.
• Option C is incorrect: India's movement had multiple factions, and Vietnam's movement was largely unified under communist leadership for independence.
• Option D is incorrect: India established a democratic government, while Vietnam established a communist state.

Answer:

B. India's movements achieved independence through nonviolent protest, while Vietnam's movements only succeeded through violent conflict.