China
Who was the first communist leader in China?
Mao Zednog
Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?
Kim Jun un
Who was the leader of the North Korean forces?
Ho Chi Minh
Who was Incharge of leading south Korea against North korea.
General Douglas MacArthur
What was the point of the Great Leap forward? And was it beneficial?
It was a 5 year economic plan to provide food to poor farmers and peasants. It was not beneficial and ended creating a super large famine killing 20 million people.
Which two countries supported North Korea?
China and the Soviet Union
What was the name of the South Vietnamase Communists.
Did the US always support the South or North in Vietnam and Korea?
South
What was Mao little red book contained of?
Quotes and Teachings of Mao
Where was North Korea and South Korea split?
The 38th parallel
What was the climate and weather conditions like in Vietnam.
Bonus: What was it like for American's fighting in the Vietnam war?
Extremely rainy and harsh conditions
It was very hard for americans becuase they have never been expirernced to constant rain for 4 months. Many lost their legs and other ligements due to the harsh conditions.
Why did the US get involved in both of these wars?
They wanted to stop the spread of communism.
What was the "Red Army"?
A group of students who went around arresting,tortuing, and sometimes killing people who spoke against Mao Zednog and communisim.
When did this war take place?
1950-1953
What type of weapons did the Vietmanese use to fight against the americans? List three
They set up booby traps, used spikes, staged suicidal bombs, underground tunnels, guns, and other types of gueralla warfare.
Did the U.S. really win either of these wars?
No. They ended were they started in Korea and lost in Vietnam
What is China like today?
China is still a very communist country led by Xi Jinping and has a strong economy. Russia and Soviet Union are still big allies in China
What was the armisistce signed in Korea that ended the war?
It was signed July 27, 1953 and it kept North Korea and South Korea seperated at the 38th parallel. The war ended basically where they started.
What was Vietnam called when they were under rule by France?
Indochina
Who helped the U.S fight in these wars?
The United Nations