Geneva Accords

The Geneva Accords were important because they ended French colonial rule in Indochina, leading to the division of Vietnam into North and South. This division set the stage for the Vietnam War, highlighting Cold War tensions between communism and democracy. Today, these tensions are still relevant, as countries navigate ideological differences and conflicts. For example, international relations and trade policies often reflect the lingering impact of past conflicts and political ideologies. These global interactions can affect an average person's life through things like the cost of goods and the availability of products from different countries.