The Beginning
What countries were on each side of the war?
North Korea, The Soviet Union, and the People’s Republic of China vs. South Korea, The United States, Great Britain, and the rest of the UN.
Which US general was fired for not following the President's orders?
General Douglas MacArthur
What famous event occurred during the Korean War?
The first monkey in space
What are the benefits of the Korean War?
Communism was stopped from reaching other countries
Global allies were strengthened
Many countries were viewed as more powerful or were rebuilt stronger
What conflict was the Korean War thought to have been a gateway or part of?
The Cold War
Who was the leader of North Korea at the start of the war?
Kim ll Sung
What type of combat did Koreans use during the war that had never been used before?
Jet warfare
When did China and North Korea Capture South Korea's capitol, Seoul?
January 4, 1951
What were some of the costs of the Korean War?
Millions of people were killed, and even more injured
Many families were split up in the different countries
It created tension and a little bit of hatred between some countries (especially North and South Korea)
What capitol city of South Korea changed hands multiple times over the course of the war?
Seoul
Who attacked first, North or South Korea?
North Korea
At what point did trench warfare start in the war? Beginning, middle, or end?
The end
The war ended on...
July 27, 1953
What Cease Fire "Ended" the war?
The Korean Armstice Agreement
What is a nickname for the Korean War?
The Forgotten War
What is the border of North and South Korea called?
The 38th parallel
What are 3 reasons the Korean War is different than World War II?
Kept to one peninsula, Purposely kept small, Jet warfare
The war started on...
June 25, 1950
How big is the demilitarized zone around the 38th parallel?
2 miles
How many years did the Korean War last?
About 3 years
Which country did the United States side with during the Korean War?
South Korea
Was North Korea Communist?
Yes
What major war did the Korean War follow?
World War II
Which US President proposed the ceasefire to end the war?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What peninsula was all of the Korean War fought on?
The Korean Peninsula