Asia Flashcards
What was the significance of Mao Zedong?
Mao Zedong had a major influence on the progression of the cold war in Asia and beyond.
What happened to China in the Cold War?
China fell to communism in 1949 and led the United States to suspend diplomatic ties with the PRC for decades.
Why did the USSR split China?
The Sino-Soviet split was the breaking of political relations between the People’s Republic of China.
What was significant in Korea at the time?
The Korean War was an important development in the Cold War because it was the first time the two superpowers fought a proxy war in a third country.
when did the Korean War start?
It began on June 25, 1950.
Who fought in the Korean War?
North Korea became communist so they chose to fight against South Korea.
Why did the U.S interfere with Vietnam?
They interfered with Vietnam because of the domino theory.
What was the domino theory?
The theory was that if one country became communist then more and more would become communist.
What was an influence for the Vietnam War?
Cold War tensions between the U.S.A, the Soviet Union and China shaped events related to the Vietnam War.
