What foreign power did Gia Long befriend in order to regain his throne?
Great Britain
Qing Dynasty
France
Japan
Answer
Gia Long was a Vietnamese general and emperor who ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1820. In order to regain his throne, Gia Long befriended the French, who helped him to defeat his enemies. In return, Gia Long gave the French control over several key ports in Vietnam. This alliance between Gia Long and the French would eventually lead to the colonization of Vietnam by France.
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