Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
What did Mao's supporters do during the Cultural Revolution?
They destroyed cultural heritage and sought to punish those that taught old culture.
When was the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
June 4, 1989.
Who oversaw the rebuilding of Japan?
General Douglas MacArthur.
When did Kim Il Sung send his military to invade South Korea?
1950.
What side did the United States support in the war?
South Vietnam.
In reality, what did the Cultural Revolution end up accomplishing?
Eliminating opposition to Mao's rule.
How was the United States involved in the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
The U.S. media exposed and broadcasted the Tiananmen Massacre.
Why was there a need to rebuild Japan?
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and/or the loss of WWII.
Who led the UN forces fighting for South Korea?
American General Douglas MacArthur.
Where did the Vietnam War occur and from which year to year was the U.S. involved?
North and South Vietnam and 1965-1973.
What is the Red Guard?
Students that quit school and organized into an army to destroy the "Four Olds".
What was the after effect of the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
Countries around the world pressured China to give it's citizens more rights.
What were the two goals the U.S. had for Japan?
For the country to not pose a military threat, and for it to not become communist.
What American president was in power during the Korean War?
U.S. President Harry Truman.
South Korea has a government similar to what country?
The United States.
What did the Great Leap Forward try to accomplish?
Industrializing/modernizing China's economy and increasing agriculture productivity.
How long were protesters at Tiananmen Square and who ordered military action to be taken on the protesters?
The protests lasted 7 weeks until Deng Xiaoping ordered soldiers and tanks to open fire on protesters.
What was the name of the Japanese pilots that flew their planes at U.S. ships ready to die?
Kamikaze pilots.
What kind of military did the U.S. President use to help South Korean ground troops?
Naval and Air forces.
What was the name of Ho Chi Minh's military guerilla fighters?
Viet Cong.
What were issues with the Great Leap Forward and what were the effects of the plan? (name 3 of each)
Issues: Poor government management, corruption, and environmental matters
Effects: A large famine hit China, individual rights decreased, people lost faith in Mao's leadership, and Mao lost absolute power temporarily.
How many people protested at Tiananmen Square, and how many were injured and killed?
10,000 people protested, 2,600 people were killed, and 6,000 were injured.
What ship was Japan's formal WWII surrender signed on?
The United States battleship Missouri.
What is the 38th parallel and what happened when the UN crossed it?
The 38th parallel is the line that separates North and South Korea and it lies on latitude 38° N. When the UN crossed it, they were met with well-equipped Chinese military that pushed them back.
Why did the U.S. pull out of Vietnam and how did the war end?
They pulled out because many Americans were protesting U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the war ended in a cease-fire