Causes of the Korean War Flashcards
Why did the USA distrust the USSR by 1949
USSR had taken over many Eastern European countries
How much had the US given Chian-Kai-Shek to stop the communists in China
And who was Chian Kai Shek
$2 billion
Chian Kai Shek was a former president of the republic of China- he was the 3rd longest ruling, non royal national leader since 1900 by term length- 47 years
Once Kai-Shek had lost to the communists in 1949 where did he have to flee to?
Formosa/Taiwan
What was the Truman Doctrine?
The US policy to contain (stop spread) of Communism- containment
Who was the communist leader of China
Mao Zedong
Who was the leader of the DPRK after it was set in up 1949
Kim II Sung
How many communist sympathisers lived in the south?
200,000
Who was the leader of the RoK after it was set up in August 1948?
Syngman Rhee
Why did Stalin agree to help the DPRK after 1949
China had become communist and he wanted to show Mao who was in charge, or get his own back for the failed Berlin Blockade
How many pieces of artillery did Stalin give to the DPRK in 1950
1600
How many T-34 tanks did Stalin give the DPRK in 1950
258
How many military aircraft did Stalin give the DPRK in 1950
178
What did Truman send to Korean waters following the Norths invasion of the South
Warships and advisors
Why did China get involved with Korea in November 1950
Pressure from Stalin- sent 2 million soldiers
Why was the USSR boycotting the security council of the UN in 1950
UN had failed to recognise communist take over in China
