Cold War
This led to an era of confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted for nearly 36 years.
What is the Cold War?
What is South Korea?
This country was seen as the leader of the Communist movement.
What is the Soviet Union?
He led the Incheon Landing.
Who is Douglas MacArthur?
U.N. for short.
What is the United Nations?
This country was divided into East and West.
What is Germany?
Bad Korea
What is North Korea?
This side of Korea is still Communist.
What is North Korea?
He fired MacArthur.
Who is President Truman?
Becomes the Soviet Union's best friend.
What is China?
This portion of Germany was controlled by the Communists.
What is East Germany?
This was the area where U.S. and South Korean troops held out until reinforcements from MacArthur could arrive.
What is the Pusan Perimeter?
This form of government limits personal rights and freedoms.
What is Communism?
Up to half a million came pouring into North Korea to save their Communist buddies. MacArthur wanted to drop the Atomic bomb on them.
Who are the Chinese?
This is the best teacher you've ever had.
Who is Mr. K?
This enabled West Berlin to receive supplies such as food and medicine when the Soviets blockaded their usual routes.
What is the Berlin Airlift?
This port city is where MacArthur landed with a surprise attack on the North Koreans, essentially dividing their army into two.
What is Incheon?
Keeping communism within its present territory through the use of diplomatic, economic, and military actions.
What is containment?
MacArthur kept his promise to this country when he said: "To the people of the _________, I shall return."
What are the Philippines?
North Korea had hundreds of these, the South did not.
What are Tanks?
Pledged the United States to fight communism worldwide.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
Armistice
What led to a cease-fire between North and South Korea?
Roughly 500,000
What is the amount of Communist killed during the Korean War?
This city has a monument dedicated to Douglas MacArthur and credits him for saving their country.
What is Incheon?
South Korea's official name.
What is the Republic of Korea?