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Impact of the war on civilians (Economic Impact (South (South Vietnam…
Impact of the war on civilians
Military Impact
more than two million Vietnamese were killed
1.5 million Cambodians killed
Economic Impact
South
South Vietnam became dependent on US
low agricultural production
black market flourished and made $10 billion a year
North
became dependent on USSR and China
Operation Rolling Thunder
devastated agriculture
North industry was destroyed
Cambodia
Khmer Rouge eliminated the old urban based economy (no currency), all trade was done through bartering
the Khmer Rouge constructed dams but were disasters as they were built by Cambodians with no engineering skills
Social Impact
North
the whole society was geared to assist war effort
US bombing united the population against the enemy
women played an increasing role in the workforce
South
prostitution, drugs and corruption ran rampant
South Vietnamese society was destroyed
refugees overran the cities to escape fighting in the cities
Cambodia
the Khmer Rauge transformed society where urban areas were abandon and Cambodians were forced to work in slave like conditions
1 million people died uner the Khmer Rouge of starvation, disease
Political Impact
South
the
Thieu
government had the support of the United States and ignored the demands of own people
when elections were held, they were rigged ensuring victory for Thieu and Ky
North
the war united the people behind the government
the North became more democratic than the South (rigged elections as they elected village chiefs)