Study guide covers "South East Asian Refugee History" section of the Asian American Communities course (course code SOCSCI78B) at UC Irvine. This document can also be used as review flashcards with terms and their definitions (made originally through Quizlet). Countries covered: Vietnam, Cambodia, ...
Southeast Asian Refugee History
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4csbcl
1. Refugee Definition: a person who escaped from their country due
to fear of being persecuted, imprisoned, or tortured-- all
for their political or religious background. It is a status that
is politically-designated.
2. Cold War & Com- Definition: Reason why US became involved in Vietnam.
munism Fought to prevent spread of ______ in Southeast Asia.
Significance: It was the 1st televised war. the American
public had seen its brutality; rationalized the war was not
ideological or moral.
3. "Secret War" Definition: The US started a ___ by dropping bombs in
(1965-1973) Laos and Cambodia in order to stop Northern Vietnam
from invading. Also sprayed Napalm in forests to prevent
them from hiding.
Significance: The vast majority that were killed (2-3 mil-
lion Vietnamese) were civilians and thus South Vietnam
wrongfully bombed. Chemicals also poisoned water and
land, as well as burned skin.
4. Vietnam War Definition: A Vietnamese civil war that the US involved
(1955-1975) themselves in for 10 years. Resulted in Saigon surrender-
ing to Vietcong, and thus the US's withdrawal.
Significance: War spread to Cambodia and Laos.
5. Khmer Rouge Definition: At the end of Viet war, this group became gov-
ernment of Cambodia. In order to rebuild their country as
an independent nation, they closed all Western-promoting
institutions: depopulated cities, left technology, abolished
education system.
Significance: Closed Cambodia off from all media; the
world did not know until the 1990s.
6. The Killing Fields Definition: The Khmer Rouge documented the Cambodian
or Cambodi- citizens they questioned, tortured, and killed-- all because
1/3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller PrinceAlixD. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
