Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
What would the Great Leap Forward do?
Modernize China's economy by building up coal, steel, and iron industries.
What did the government do the people speaking out against communism?
Imprison and torture.
What was the reason the U.S. occupied Japan?
Initially it was to limit their military. Then, it was to make sure they did not fall into communism.
Who saw North Korea's invasion as illegal?
The UN.
When did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War?
1965
Did the Great Leap Forward work?
It failed due to poor management, environmental issues, and government corruptions.
How long did the 10,000 Chinese students peacefully protest and where did they protest?
7 weeks and in Tiananmen Square.
Who did the U.S. declare war on after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Japan.
When the UN saw the invasion from North Korea as illegal, what did the UN do?
They committed troops from 20 member nations to the area.
Which side did the U.S. support in the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam.
Did the communist government work?
No, the did a really bad job.
When did the Chinese government take action against the peaceful protesters?
June 4th, 1989.
After dropping two nuclear bombs, Japan decides to surrender. What is this day called?
VJ day.
Who commanded the UN force?
American General Douglas MacArthur.
What did the U.S. feel obliged to do?
Support the democratic government of South Korea.
How well did the communist government handle the commutes and industries and what did it lead to?
They did a terrible job which lead to droughts and floods which also lead to starvation. The government was corrupt and had rationed food.
Who ordered solders to open fire on protesters? How many people were killed and wounded?
Deng Xiaoping. 2,600 were killed and 6,000 were wounded.
How long did the U.S. occupy Japan?
1945-1952. 7 years.
What were the combined UN forces able to do?
Drive North Korean soldiers out of South Korea all the way to the Chinese border.
Why did the Vietnam war start?
Ho Chi Minh wanted control of South Korea and make it communist just like he made North Korea communist.
What did this plan revolve around?
This plan was a communist idea that citizens don't work for personal gain but rather for the good of the community and the country
What did the Tiananmen Square Massacre do?
Raise international attention to China's poor treatment of human rights.
What did the U.S. do to help Japan?
They established a democratic government to make sure the emperor did not have too much power. They also invested a lot into the economy.
What parallel helped remain two countries intact?
The 38th.
What other countries also supported South Vietnam in the war?
Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Philippines, and Thailand.