The Effects Of French Rule In Indochina

The effects of French rule in Indochina (1884-1954) were once thought to have been beneficial for the still-developing country. However, the Vietnamese people were not seen as the beneficiaries but, rather, the labor force for the empire. Economic prosperity, social and political reform and industrial methods were what the French Empire envisioned for its Vietnamese colony, but the events that followed this era were that of past French colonial history.
History
France invaded the nation of Vietnam in 1858 by attacking and occupying the harbor city of Tourane. French general Rigault de Genouilly, under the orders of Napoleon III, led the assault with a force of 2,500 men and 14 warships and had captured the city within a day (Hickey & Turley
But the tiger will not stand still. He will leap upon the back of the elephant, tearing huge chunks from his side, and then he will leap back into the dark jungle. And slowly the elephant will bleed to death. Such will be the war in Indochina.”

Minh’s forces caused the French empire in Vietnam to bleed out. Quick and frequent attacks to destroy supply lines, capture outposts, and immobilize French forces eventually took its toll. Even with the heavy losses of the Vietnamese, they were successful in their fight for independence against the empire. Ho Chi Minh was, of course, immensely popular amongst the Vietnamese people and was even referred to by many as, “Uncle Ho.” This popularity led to his presidency in North Vietnam as well as him remaining as the symbol for Vietnam’s unification.
Economic Prosperity
France saw Vietnam as a prime economic opportunity that held an abundance of natural resources, a labor force, and open ports for foreign trade. Although the outcome of the colonial period in Vietnam was not ideal the French did, however, have some positive influences on the
There were no public officials representing the Vietnamese people in the government. This is why Ho Chi Minh was such a prominent and well-respected figure to the people. Minh could be compared to Adolf Hitler in the sense that they preached the same ideals which lead to their immense popularity and power. Both focused on the hardships of their people and vowed to bring an end to their suffering. In Hitler’s case, he influenced the youth and the unemployed while Minh influenced the oppressed peasants and