Causes Of The Korean War Flashcards
Why did USA distrust the USSR by 1949
USSR had taken over many Eastern European countries
How much did USA give Chiang Kai-Shek to stop the Communism in China
$2 billion
Once Kai-Shek had lost to communists in 1949 where did he flee to
Formosa/Taiwan
What was the Truman doctrine
The US policy to contain communism
Who was the communist leader of China
Mao Zedong
Who was the leader of 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 he wanted to get his own back for the failed Berlin Blockade
Who was the leader of DPRK after it was set up in 1949
Kim II Sung
How many communist sympathisers lived in the south
200,000
How many pieces of artillery did Stalin give DPRK in 1950
1600
How many T-34 tanks did Stalin give the DPRK in 1950
258
How many military aircraft did Stalin give DPRK in 1950
178
Why did China get involved with Korea in November in 1950
Pressure from Stalin
What did Truman send to Korean waters following the North’s invasion in the south
Warships and advisors
Why was the USSR boycotting the security council of the UN in 1950
UN had failed to recognise communist takeover of China
