1. South East Asia 5 large land nations- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. 5 large land nations- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. 5 large island nations- Indonesia, The Philippine Islands, Malaysia and Singapore, Brunei 5 large island nations- Indonesia, The Philippine Islands, Malaysia and Singapore, Brunei Thousands of smaller islands Thousands of smaller islands

2. Southeast Asia Tropical Climate Tropical Climate Many natural resources…spices, wood, bauxite, latex/rubber, coffee, tea, coconuts. Many natural resources…spices, wood, bauxite, latex/rubber, coffee, tea, coconuts. Major religions include Islam, Buddhism, Christianity. Major religions include Islam, Buddhism, Christianity.

3. Vietnam War Ho Chi Minh- Independence leader struggles with France who control Indo china Ho Chi Minh- Independence leader struggles with France who control Indo china After Treaty of Versailles Minh turns to communism to get rid of French. After Treaty of Versailles Minh turns to communism to get rid of French.

4. Vietnam War 1954 Ho defeats French at Dien Bien Phu…one of the worst military defeats in French History. 1954 Ho defeats French at Dien Bien Phu…one of the worst military defeats in French History. Peace treaty stipulates Vietnam to be divided into Communist north and free south Peace treaty stipulates Vietnam to be divided into Communist north and free south Ho wants a united communist Vietnam under his rule…Invades South Ho wants a united communist Vietnam under his rule…Invades South

5. Vietnam War U.S. drawn into the war to stop “Domino Effect” of countries falling to communism…Containment. U.S. drawn into the war to stop “Domino Effect” of countries falling to communism…Containment. 1964…U.S officially enters war after Gulf of Tonkin incident 1964…U.S officially enters war after Gulf of Tonkin incident

6. Vietnam War U.S. loses after 8 bloody years and 52,000 dead. U.S. loses after 8 bloody years and 52,000 dead. Country united in 1975. Country united in 1975. Today- A growing and prosperous country that is friendly to U.S. and supplies it many products…Still Communist. Today- A growing and prosperous country that is friendly to U.S. and supplies it many products…Still Communist.

7. Cambodian Genocide Khmer Rouge- Cambodian communist party and its leader Pol Pot seize country after communist victory in Vietnam. Khmer Rouge- Cambodian communist party and its leader Pol Pot seize country after communist victory in Vietnam. Vietnam promises to support Pot in his take over bid to rid the country of its monarchy Vietnam promises to support Pot in his take over bid to rid the country of its monarchy

8. Cambodian Genocide Pot sets about to systematically kill anyone who is disloyal or anyone who has an education. Pot sets about to systematically kill anyone who is disloyal or anyone who has an education. City dwellers forced to move into the country where many died. City dwellers forced to move into the country where many died. More than 2 million out of a total population of 7 million died. More than 2 million out of a total population of 7 million died.

9. Australia/New Zealand Former British colonies discovered by Captain James Cook. Former British colonies discovered by Captain James Cook. 3 large islands 3 large islands Warm Climate Warm Climate Rich in natural resources…coal, iron ore copper, zinc, uranium and bauxite Rich in natural resources…coal, iron ore copper, zinc, uranium and bauxite

10. Australia/New Zealand Sheep abound in both countries…world’s largest producer of wool Sheep abound in both countries…world’s largest producer of wool Rich British history and traditions…most settlers were from Britain. Rich British history and traditions…most settlers were from Britain. Native Aborigines population was impacted but not destroyed. Native Aborigines population was impacted but not destroyed.

11. Australia/New Zealand Government exactly like Britain…Parliamentary Democracy Government exactly like Britain…Parliamentary Democracy Dominant religions are Anglican and Protestant. Dominant religions are Anglican and Protestant. Great friends of the U.S. There is a mutual respect and love between all 3 countries Great friends of the U.S. There is a mutual respect and love between all 3 countries