What are main stages of the Resistance War Against French Invasion (1953-1954) for grade 12 students in Vietnam? What are characteristics of grade 12 History in Vietnam?

What are main stages of the Resistance War Against French Invasion (1953-1954) for grade 12 students in Vietnam?

Students can refer to the following overview of the main stages of the rResistance War Against French Invasion from 1953 to 1954:

New Actions of the French-America: In July 1953, with aid from the United States, France proposed the Navarre Plan, hoping that within 18 months, they could achieve a decisive military victory to "end the war with honor."

The Strategic Offensive of Winter-Spring 1953-1954:

- In September 1953, the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Labor Party set forth a campaign plan for Winter-Spring 1953-1954. The strategic direction was to concentrate forces to launch offensives in important areas where the French military was relatively weak, forcing the enemy into a passive division of their forces in key areas they could not abandon.

- During the Strategic Offensive of Winter-Spring 1953-1954, the main forces launched a series of attacks on French troops in Lai Chau, Central Laos, Upper Laos, Northern Central Highlands,... while also intensifying guerrilla warfare behind French lines.

- Significance: Initially thwarting the Navarre Plan.

Dien Bien Phu Campaign (1954)

- In November 1953, upon discovering that the Vietnamese main forces were advancing towards the Northwest, Navarre decided to send troops to occupy Dien Bien Phu, building it into the strongest fortification group in Indochina.

- At the beginning of December 1953, the Politburo of the Central Committee decided to launch the Dien Bien Phu Campaign with the aim of destroying French military forces, liberating the Northwest, paving the way for the liberation of Northern Laos, and achieving a decisive military victory.

- The Dien Bien Phu Campaign occurred in three phases, from March 13, 1954, to May 7, 1954. On the afternoon of May 7, 1954, General de Castries and the entire French military staff surrendered.

The significance of the victory in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign for the resistance against the French invasion (1945-1954):

- The significance of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign:

+ Completely thwarted the Navarre Plan, delivering a decisive blow to the colonial French invaders' will.

+ Shifted the strategic situation, creating favorable conditions for diplomatic efforts to succeed at the Geneva Conference, ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina.

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What are characteristics of grade 12 History in Vietnam?

According to the General Education Program issued alongside Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the characteristics of Grade 12 History and upper secondary school education, in general, are as follows:

- History is a subject within the social sciences group, chosen according to career orientation at the upper secondary school level.

- The History subject's mission is to help students form and develop historical competency, a component of scientific capability, while contributing to the formation and development of essential qualities and general capabilities as defined in the comprehensive program.

- The History subject plays a leading role in educating patriotism, national pride, historical and cultural traditions, helping students recognize and apply historical lessons to solve real-life problems, develop vision, reinforce humanistic values, the spirit of community, tolerance, and compassion; contributing to the formation and development of the qualities of Vietnamese citizens and global citizens in the era's developmental trend.

- The History subject develops students' historical thinking, systematic thinking, critical thinking, skills to exploit and use historical sources, recognizing and presenting history in chronological logic and co-temporal logic, connecting the past with the present.

- The History subject helps students recognize the scientific and practical value of history in modern social life, understand and have affection for national and human history and culture; guiding students toward career choices such as: research in social sciences and humanities, diplomacy, management, tourism activities, cultural industry, media...

- The History program systematizes, consolidates general historical knowledge at the basic education stage, while also helping students delve into core historical knowledge through study topics, thematic studies on world history, Southeast Asian history, and Vietnamese history. The teaching method for the History subject is implemented on the foundation of basic principles of historiography and modern educational methods.

What are the actions that grade 12 students in Vietnam are prohibited from doing?

According to Article 37 of the regulations on lower secondary school, upper secondary school, and multi-level school issued alongside Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, prohibited behaviors for Grade 12 students are:

- Offending the dignity and honor, physically assaulting teachers, staff, other individuals, and fellow students.

- Cheating in learning, exams, and admissions.

- Trading, using alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, other stimulants, fireworks, and flammable/explosive substances.

- Using mobile phones, and other devices during class unless for study purposes and permitted by the teacher.

- Engaging in fights, disturbing order, and security within the school and in public places.

- Using or exchanging cultural products with violent or obscene content; using toys or engaging in games that are harmful to healthy personal development.

- Students must not commit other prohibited acts as stipulated by law.