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who was the U.S president durimg most of the Korean War ?
Harry S. Truman
What happened on June 25, 1950?
North Korea invaded South Korea.
When did the war start?
June 25, 1950
How was the Korean War connected to the Cold War?
Because it was part of the global struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over spreading capitalism or communism.
Along which parallel was Korea divided after the Korean War?
The 38th parallel.
Who was the communist leader of North Korea during the war?
Kim Il-sung
Who supported North Korea and South Korea?
North Korea was supported by the Soviet Union and later China. South Korea was supported by the United States and the United Nations.
When did the UN approve intervention?
June 27, 1950
Which side in the Korean War represented capitalism, and who supported it?
South Korea represented capitalism
What was the estimated human cost of the Korean War?
Between 2 and 3 million deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction.
What U.S. general led the UN forces in Korea and was later fired?
Douglas MacArthur
Why did China becoming communist in 1949 encourage North Korea?
It made North Korea believe it had strong communist allies and could reunify Korea by force.
When was the armistice signed?
July 27, 1953
Why did communist countries like the Soviet Union and China support North Korea in the Korean War?
Because they wanted to expand communist influence in Asia
Which two countries increased their regional influence as a result of their involvement in the Korean War?
The United States and China.
Which Chinese leader sent troops to support North Korea?
Mao Zedong
What was the goal of both superpowers during the Korean War?
They wanted to increase their influence during the Cold War.
When was Seoul recaptured by UN forces?
September 1950
How did the U.S. policy of containment influence its decision to enter the Korean War?
The U.S. entered the war to stop the spread of communism into South Korea and prevent more countries from falling under communist control.
What global consequence did the Korean War have regarding military spending?
A significant increase in global military spending and intensified Cold War tensions.
Why did Stalin support North Korea but avoid direct military involvement?
To expand communist influence without starting a direct war with the U.S.
Why did the Korean War end with no clear winner in 1953?
After millions of casualties and years of fighting, neither side could fully defeat the other, so Korea stayed divided.
1. When did China enter the war?
October 25, 1950
Name any other proxy war that happened in the Cold War
Any of these wars:
Greek Civil War
Vietnam War
Congo Crisis
Afghan War
Iran-Iraq War
Which international organization demonstrated its ability to take military action during the Korean War but also revealed global ideological divisions?
The United Nations (UN).