Leaders
Who were the two american presidents during the korean war
President Truman and President Eisenhower.
How did the Korean War officially start?
North korea invaded south korea by crossing the 38th parallel, they used soviet troops to take over most of south korea's territory.
When was the Vietnam War officially divided into North and South Vietnam
1954
Which country invaded South Korea that started the war
North Korea
Which action caused the United States to become part of WWII?
Pearl Harbor
Who was the leader of the UN army during the Korean war
General McCarther
The concern that if another country in Asia became Communist that all of Southeast Asia would follow and become Communist to was called what?
The Domino Theory
Who was leading North Vietnam when the war started?
Ho Chi Minh
An organization formed to help prevent the spread of communism among free nations.
NATO
Which economic form was used by both South Korea and the United States
Capitalism
Who was the leader of South Korea?
Rhee Syng-man
On what side did America ally with during this war, and why?
South korea, trying to prevent the spread of communism
Why did Ho Chi Minh invade South Vietnam?
He wanted to unite North and South Vietnam under the communist rule
What foreign country gave the most amount of soldiers to South Korea?
The US
Why was the Vietnam War important to the United States?
The Vietnam War's most immediate result was the staggering death toll. A total of 2 million Vietnamese people, 1. 1 million North Vietnamese soldiers, 200,000 South Vietnamese troops, and 58,000 US troops were killed in the battle. Hundreds of thousands more were injured in battle.
Who was the leader of North Korea?
Kim il-Sung
Which country did General MacArthur try to expand to in the war?
Tried to expand the War to China
What did Vietnam name itself after it was divided?
Socilaist Republic of Vietnam
When did the war end?
1975
How many US troops were wounded?
153,303
Which leader would not let North Korea attack until he thought it was the right time?
Joseph Stalin
Did the Korean War officially have an end
The korean war did not end, there was a armistice which is a truce/agreement saying “complete cessation of all hostilities in Korea by all armed force”
How many North Vietnamese soldiers were killed in the war?
1.1 million
How many US troops were wounded?
153,303
A conflict between the North and South Vietnamese; the United States got involved to help South Vietnamese in spreading communism.
What is the Vietnam War?