Chapter 6: The End of the War Flashcards
When did negotiations start?
July 1951, but it was not until July 1953 that an armistice was agreed.
Who obstructed the negotiations?
Syngman Rhee, who wanted to commit the USA to stronger ties with SK, by forcing the USA into a greater position of dependency upon South Korea as an agent of US containment.
How was a significant delaying factor in reaching a settlement removed in March 1953?
Stalin died. In the immediate term her was replaced by the more compliant Georgy Malenkov.
What did the Panmumjom Armistice Agreement confirm?
There was to be a military demarcation line with a demilitarised zone of two kilometers on each side, the line was roughly that of the 38th parallel, all military forces should withdraw to their respective territories, and the repatriation of prisoners would begin.
What was the impact of the Korean War on the security of Korea?
The long term security of both North and South Korea was protected. A condition of this security was that no further warfare would take place on the Korean peninsula.
What was a consequence of the conflict?
An uneasy stability, which continues to this day.
What was the outcome of the Korean War on Taiwan?
The long term security of Taiwan was guarenteed by the USA. China’s chance to absorb this island, which is bassed on pro-American capitalist democracy, was lost after the Korean War as the USA was determined that Taiwan should remain under nationalist control.
What was the outcome of the war on the economy of the USSR?
The war placed a huge economic pressure on the USSR and this led to Stalin accelerating the industrialisation of EE which in turn led to a massive reduction in the availability of consumer goods. This led to a reaction of some elements of EE against communism.
How was containment globalised?
According to NSC-68 thr USA would encourage nations resisting Soviet political aggression and as a result containment was globalised.
How was the Korean War a ‘limited’ War?
Its purpose was to restore the status quo through the prevention of the spread of communism into South Korea. Although it appeard to achieve this objective, the USA was now committed to ensuring that any further spread of communism in the Far East could not happen.
What had happened, as a result of the War, to military resources in Western Europe?
Military resources in Western Europe had been strengthened. Western Germany was allowed to rearm and the prospect of an early solution to the long-term future of Germany was lost. The war in Korea led to a deepening of Cold War uncertainty in Europe.
