CHAPTER 5 Flashcards
Where is korea divided
Korea is divided north and south
End of ww2
What parallel in korea
38th
North korea leader?
Kim i’ll sum
South Korea leader?
Syngman Rhee
North korea
The democratic peoples republic of korea
When was the korean war
1950
What happened by September in korean war?
All except small corner of southeast Korea was under communist control
How did us respond to invasion
Truman sent advisers, supplies, and warships to the seas of Korea
Truman pressured UN to intervene
Explain 1950s invasion
DPRK launches an invasion of the south
Why did US have lots of influence over UN?
It’s a big investor into its budget
What was the UN Resolution of 84?
18 states provide military aid
Why did USSR not veto
At the time they were boycotting the UN as communist China had been denied entry
Who was UN military leader
Douglas Macarthur
What happens after september in Korea
The UN push the DPRK up to the river Yalu, border with China
What did Macarthur do next after pushing DPRK out
Threatened to invade China
