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Who was Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi?
An activist that fought against British rule in India
What did Japan attack that brought America into World War II?
Pearl Harbor, a US city with a naval base.
2. Democratic
What is communism?
A system of government where the government controls everything and wealth is distributed equally.
Communist and Anti-Communist (Democratic)
What is civil disobedience?
Refusal to obey unfair laws, even if there are punishments
Which US general helped to write the Japanese Constitution?
General Douglass Macarthur
What was the mistake that the US Army made when fighting North Korea?
They went too far north and reached the Chinese border.
Who was Mao Zedong?
The Communist leader of China
How did Vietnamese troops travel without being seen?
Through a series of underground tunnels.
What were some of Gandhi's protesting tactics?
Fasting, refusal to pay taxes, noncooperation with the British, Boycotts, Marching, refusal to work, etc.
Why did the US help Japan rebuild after World War II?
Because they wanted to help establish a democratic government in Japan.
What is the significance of the 38th Paralell?
The border between North and South Korea.
What were the two parties fighting for government control in China?
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
India was divided for two religious groups:
The Hindus and the Muslims
What type of government did Japan have after World War II?
A constitutional monarchy
What did General Douglass Macarthur want to do during the Korean war?
He wanted to push the war to China.
What was the Great Leap Forward?
An attempt by the government to focus mainly on China's agricultural and industrial fields and boost the economy.
What was the war tactic that the Vietnamese soldiers used?
Guerrilla Warfare
1. India
2. West Pakistan
3. East Pakistan (Bangladesh)
Which Japanese cities did the President Harry Truman drop atomic bombs on?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What ended the Korean War?
An armistice made between China, Korea, and the US.
What was the Cultural Revolution?
An attempt by Mao Zedong to increase support for the government and eliminate all religion.