Causes of the Korean War Flashcards
1
Q
North Korea
A
Kim Il Sung wanted to reunify Korea under his control, however, he was unable to get support for it.
2
Q
China
A
Supportive of Kim il Sung but the Chinese Civil War restricted the help he could offer before 1949.
3
Q
USSR
A
Reluctant to support Sung as he feared US reaction. Changed his mind in 1950 due to misunderstood US comments.
4
Q
South Korea
A
Rhee wanted to reunify Korea under his control. Repressed Communism in the South.
5
Q
United States
A
Supported Rhee. Three events in 1950 suggested that the US would not back South Korea. This was incorrect.
6
Q
Trigger
A
There had been border clashes through the spring of 1950. On June 25th 1950 at Ongjin a border clash initiated by the North, spiralled into war.
