Korean War
What caused the US to get involved in the Korean War?
The US wanted to keep Communism from spreading to Korea, because any surrounding countries may also adapt Communism.
Tiananmen Square, in the capital city of Beijing.
Which countries/empires supported South Vietnam?
Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, and the US.
What did Mao urge students to do? (Cultural Revolution)
Mao urged students to quit school and wage war on people who were against Communism.
The bombings made by the US targeted in Japan.
Which countries/empires supported North Korea during the Korean War?
How many students took place in the Tiananmen Square protest?
Over 10,000 Chinese students.
What type of governments were established in North Vietnam and South Vietnam?
North Vietnam had a communist government established and a democratic government was established in South Vietnam.
Why did the Great Leap come to an end?
Its came to an end due to poor management, environment issues, and led to government corruption.
What type of government and economy was given to Japan by General Mac Arthur's?
Japan was given a constitutional monarchy and a market economy?
Which countries/empires supported South Korea during the North Korean War?
The UN and US.
What did the Tiananmen Square Massacre do?
It raised international attention to China's poor human rights, and countries were against this, which caused China to reform some of the human rights.
When did the US enter the Vietnam War?
March 1965
What did the government take over and take control of? (Great Leap Forward)
They took over businesses, factories, and private property and took control of people's social life and schedules.
Why did the U.S help rebuild Japan and offer financial support?
So communism does not spread around more countries, Japan would not pose a military threat to any country in the future, and also offered financial support to help kick-start Japan's economy.
What year did the Korean War end and begin?
1950-1953
What was the reason for the protesting in Tiananmen Square?
To protest the corrupt Chinese government in China.
When did South Vietnam officially surrender?
1975
What were some things destroyed during the Cultural Revolution?
Chinese culture heritage was destroyed along with historical buildings, temples, etc.
What was the time period when the US occupied Japan to help rebuild Japan?
1949-1952
What were the results of the Korean War? (including the government they have today)
The war ended in a stalemate, and the 38th parallel dividing line remains between North and South Korea today. South Korea has a democratic constitution remains free, while North Korea is under the autocratic rule of Kim Jong-un.
When did the Chinese government fire against the protestors on Tiananmen Square?
June 4th, 1989
What was the Vietcong?
The Vietcong was mostly consisted of peasants and farmers who had believed that communism would improve their life.
What did Mao promise that the Cultural Revolution would do?
He promised that it would restore the spirit of communism and promised to bring back Chinese culture.
What reparations/restrictions did General Mac Arthur order in Japan?
Japan cannot declare war on another country, they were not allowed to rebuild their military, closed all weapon factories, and disbanded Japan's military.