Question

what was the result of the cease - fire between north and south vietnam in 1973?a. the conflict ended, and both countries remained independent.b. the fighting continued, and the countries later reunited under a communist government.c. the fighting continued, and the countries later reunited under a democratic government.d. the conflict ended, and the countries reunited under a democratic government.

Explanation:

The 1973 cease - fire in Vietnam was part of the Paris Peace Accords. However, the fighting continued after the cease - fire. In 1975, South Vietnam fell to the communist forces from North Vietnam, and the two countries reunited under a communist government. Option A is wrong because the conflict didn't end with the 1973 cease - fire. Option C is wrong as the reunification was under a communist, not democratic, government. Option D is wrong as the conflict didn't end with the 1973 cease - fire and the reunification was under a communist government.

Answer:

B. The fighting continued, and the countries later reunited under a communist government.