History of Vietnam
By: Alvin
How Vietnam Started (Legend)
Vietnam was rumored to be started by a
Dragon Lord named Lạc Long Quân who
married a Immortal Fairy named Âu Co.
They had 100 children, 50 went with the
Dragon Lord and 50 went with the
Immortal Fairy. The oldest son became
the very first Vietnamese King.
History of Vietnam
Vietnam began over 2,700 years ago.
China ruled Vietnam between 207 BC to
938 AD.
Vietnam regained it’s independence in 938
AD.
China invaded Vietnam while the Mongols
had three invasions at Vietnam
History of Vietnam
During WWII imperial Japan told the
French to occupy Vietnam.
Partition led to the Vietnam War.
Soviet Union supported the North while
the United States supported the South.
After millions of Vietnamese deaths, it
ended with the fall of Saigon.
History of Vietnam
Nguyễn Kim revolted against Mạc and
helped Lê Trang Tông.
Then a civil war began between the
Northern court (Mạc) and the Southern
court (Lê Trang Tông).
Later in 1545, Nguyễn Kim got
assassinated.
History of Vietnam
The Lê dynasty was overthrown by a
general named Mạc Đăng Dung.
He killed Lê emperor and made himself
emperor.
Mạc Đăng Dung started the Mạc dynasty.
He ceded his thrown to his son, named
Mạc Đăng Doanh.
History of Vietnam
In 1600, Nguyễn Hoàng declared himself
Lord of Vietnam (he was already
emperor).
In 1613, Nguyễn Hoàng died after ruling
for 55 years.
He was succeeded by his 6th son, Nguyễn
Phúc Nguyên.
Vietnam Today
Vietnam’s population is around 87 million
even though it’s about the size of New
Mexico.
Vietnam is starting to look like America in
many ways, such as indoor airconditioning.
It is also advancing in transportation, such
as modern airports, cars, and motorcycles.
Vietnam Today
Transportation is also advancing.
There are modern airports that you would
see in America today.
Most people in Vietnam use motorcycles
or taxi cabs.
The motorcycles are not very common in
the United States.
Vietnam Today
Vietnam is advancing in technology
everyday!
There is American TV shows for little
children who live there.
There is also a KFC Fast-Food Restaurant
at Saigon for people who like chicken.
There is also fast-foods you would find in
America that is in Vietnam.
Vietnam Today
Not every place in Vietnam is modern.
There are still some people who live in
mud brick houses.
They have sinks and everything though,
except a TV.
They would grow a garden with rice, fruits,
and vegetables.
They would also fish for their food.
How Vietnam Relates to Me
It relates to me because it affects how I
talk at home (different language).
I also eat rice w/ meat, pho (beef noodle
soup), and fried rice.
I sometimes would go to a temple and
pray for dead family members, such as my
grandpa.