Partition: Partition refers to the act of dividing or separating something into parts. In the context of North and South Vietnam, it refers to the division of the country along ideological lines.
Communism: Communism is an economic and political ideology in which there is common ownership of resources and property. It played a significant role in shaping North Vietnam's government structure during this period.
First Indochina War: The First Indochina War was a conflict between French colonial forces and Vietnamese nationalists seeking independence from French rule. It eventually led to the partitioning of Vietnam into North and South regions.