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What event led to the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam?

  • A political assassination

  • A natural disaster

  • A military coup

  • Forces opening fire on protesters

Answer

The Buddhist crisis was triggered when Cẩn's forces opened fire on a crowd protesting the ban on the Buddhist flag, killing nine people. This event led to ongoing demonstrations and increased restrictions by the Diệm regime.
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