Liberation of Korea
When was Korea liberated?
At the end of WWII
Why did the U.S. intervene with the Korean War?
Contain Communism
Who was Mark W. Clark?
The commander of the UN forces.
What is the Truman Doctrine policy?
A policy aiming to prevent the spread of communism by supporting countries threatened by Soviet influence..
When Korea was united, what rule was it under?
The Japanese role from 1910-1945
Who was the president of the U.S. when the U.S. intervened?
Harry S. Truman
What did Mark W. Clark lead the final stages of?
of the war
Who announced the Truman Policy?
Harry S. Truman
What was the Japanese rule?
When Japan controlled Korea using it’s land and people for economic gain.
What did Harry Truman see the invasion of North Korea in South Korea as?
A larger pattern of Soviet expansionism.
Who was Kim-IL-Sung?
Communist leader of North Korea
When was the Truman Policy announced?
1947
Where was Korea divided? (Hint- latitude)
The 38th parallel
Why did Truman want to provide support towards democratic nations?
to ensure the spread of communism wouldn’t happen.
Who started the war? How?
Kim-IL-Sung, by invading South Korea in 1950.
The U.S engaged in military and economic support across the world, establishing long term military bases across Europe, middle east, and Asia.
Who controlled North Korea, Who controlled South Korea?
The Soviet Union & China controlled the North. The U.S. Controlled the South.
What ally country did the U.S. fear the spread of communism if South Korea were to fall?
Japan
What was the importance of John Muccio?
He was the ambassador rom the U.S. to South Korea. He advised President Truman and helped secure military and financial aid.
What was the political impact of this policy?
The doctrine reinforced the U.S role as a global support provider, leading to the Cold War. Made containment of communism a top priority.