Question

What are the different policies kept french in vietnam?

Answer 1

French-Vietnam relations started as early as the 17th century with the mission of Jesuit father Alexandra de Rhodes. Various traders would visit Vietnam during 18th century until the major involvement of French forces under Pigneau de Behaine from 1787-89 helped to establish the Nguyen dynasty. France was heavily involved in Vietnam in 19th century under the pretext of protecting the work of catholic missionaries in the country. France progressively carved for itself a huge colony, which would from French Indochina in 1887. France continued to rule Vietnam as a colony until France is defeated in the 1st Indochina war and the proclamation of Vietnam independence in 1954