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 Chiang Kai-Shek to stop the communists in China
$2 billion
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 the spread) of communism - containment.
Who was the communist leader of China
Mao Zedong
Who was the leader of the RoK after it was set up in August 1948?
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 he wanted to get his own back for the failed Berlin Blockade
How many pieces of artillery did Stalin give 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
Why did China get involved with Korea in November 1950
Pressure from Stalin
What did Truman send to Korea waters following the North’s invasion of the South
Warships and advisors
Why was USSR boycotting the Security Council of the UN in 1950
UN had failed to recognise Communist takeover of China
