Question

how did the countries of french indochina gain their independence?
france granted independence to avoid supporting the colonies any longer.
a military junta systematically overthrew the french regime in each country.
communist forces waged a successful war for independence.
the united states negotiated with france on behalf of the colonies.

Explanation:

The countries of French Indochina (such as Vietnam) gained independence mainly through the efforts of communist forces. The Viet Minh, a communist - led organization, fought against French colonial rule. After a long struggle, especially after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, the Geneva Accords were signed. These accords recognized the independence of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. France did not grant independence out of a desire to stop supporting colonies (it wanted to maintain its colonial empire). There was no military junta that systematically overthrew the French regime in each country in the context of gaining independence. The United States was more involved in opposing the spread of communism in the region rather than negotiating independence on behalf of the colonies.

Answer:

Communist forces waged a successful war for independence.