6) The Korean War, 1950-53 Flashcards
1
Q
when did the creation of there capitalist republic of Korea occur?
A
Aug 1948
2
Q
when did the creation of the communist democratic peoples republic of Korea occur?
A
Sep 1948
3
Q
in the soviet zone of North Korea who emerged as chairman?
A
Kim II Sung
4
Q
in the us of South Korea, who emerged as the anti communist leader?
A
Syngman Rhee
5
Q
characteristics of Rhee
A
- anti communist who wanted to reunite Korea as a sovereign country that wouldn’t tolerate communism
- wanted to remove it from the north and create a stronger state that could resist any threats from the USSR
6
Q
characteristics of Sung
A
- wanted to use force to achieve utification; this began with the development of the extensive guerrilla action by the North
- he developed a strategy based on gaining external support
- he pressurised both the USSR and China
7
Q
what were the 4 things Sung focused on to convince Stalin to support him?
A
- rapid and decisive victory would be won against the South
- 200,000 communist supporters would already be in the south
- well organised communist guerrilla warfare operating in the south
- the USA wouldn’t have time to intervene
8
Q
what equipment did Stalin agree to provide for North Korea?
A
1600 pieces of artillery
178 military aircraft
258 tanks
9
Q
what did the Panmunjom Armistice Agreement confirm?
A
- all military forces should withdraw to their respective territories
- reparation of prisoners would begin
- demilitarized zone of two kilometres each side of the 38th parallel
10
Q
summary of the impact
A
- long term security of north and South Korea was protected
- long term security of Taiwan was guaranteed by the USA
- stopped the spread of communism into South Korea and restored the status quo
- was seen as limited as the USA was now committed to ensuring that any further spread of communism in the Far East coudnt happen
- led to the strengthening g of military forces in Western Europe
- Germany was allowed to rearm
