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Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?
Kim il sung
What event started the Korean War?
The invasion of South Korea by North Korea on June 25, 1950
What year did the Korean War start?
1950
What is the term for stopping the spread of communism?
Containment
How did the Korean War impact US military spending?
It increased significantly, leading to a stronger U.S. military presence in Asia
Who led UN forces in Korea?
General Douglas MacArthur
What major battle turned the tide in favor of the UN?
The Inchon Landing (September 15, 1950)
What year did the armistice occur?
1953
What does DMZ stand for?
Demilitarized Zone
What was the human cost of the Korean War?
Over 3 million people were killed or wounded, including many civilians
Who was the President of the US when the Korean War began?
Harry S. Truman
When did China enter the Korean War?
October 1950
When did the Inchon Landing take place?
September 15, 1950
What kind of war is the Korean War considered under the Cold War?
A proxy war
What is the Korean War’s connection to the Cold War?
It was one of the first major proxy wars between the US and USSR, representing their ideological battle
Which Chinese leader sent tropos into Korea?
Mao Zedong
What happened at the Pusan Perimeter?
UN and South Korean forces were pushed into a small defensive area in the southeast, nearly overrun
In what year was Korea officially divided into two governments?
1948
What economic system did the US support?
Capitalism
What precedent did the Korean War set for future conflicts?
The use of proxy wars instead of direct conflict between superpowers
Who was the South Korean president?
Syngman Rhee
What major event occurred in July 1953?
he signing of the armistice
What year did China enter the war?
1950
What line divides North and South Korea?
The 38th Parallel
What is the current status of the Korean Peninsula?
Still divided at the 38th Parallel, with a DMZ; no official peace treaty has been signed