Who
Who was the General in charge during the Korean War?
General Douglas Macarthur
What was the name of the amphibious attack that occurred?
The Inchon Landing
When did the peace talks begin?
1951
Where is the 38th parallel located?
Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?
contain the spread of communism
Who was the president of the United States during the Korean War?
Harry S. Truman
What is the name of the border that divides North Korea from South Korea?
the 38th Parallel
When was the armistice signed?
July 27, 1953
Where did the United Nations make its successful landing?
Inchon
Why is Civilian Leadership important to democracy?
Ensures accountability to the people
Keeps the military subordinate to civilian values
Who supported Communist N. Korea?
China and USSR (Soviet Union)
What is the area called between North Korea and South Korea where no fighting occurs?
The demilitarized zone (DMZ)
When did the Korean War begin?
June 1950
Where did U.N. and South Korean troops make their final stand early in the war?
the Pusan Perimeter
Why did it take 2 years to negotiate an armistice?
Repatriation
Conflicting goals of unification
Who occupied Korea until 1945?
Japan
What was the cause of the Korean War?
North Korea wanted to unify the country under communist rule
Communism vs Capitalism
When did the Inchon landing take place?
September 1950
Where did the Korean War take place?
the Korean Peninsula
Why did some North Korean soldiers not want to be returned to their homeland?
Who supported South Korea during the Korean War?
The United Nations
What role did the United Nations play?
The U.N. sent troops and aid to help South Korea resist the North Korean invasion.
When was it realized that the war was a stalemate?
1951
Where is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) located today?
The DMZ lies along the 38th Parallel
Why was General MacArthur removed from command?
President Truman fired him for publicly criticizing his policy and wanting to expand the war into China.