Chapter 9: The Korean War

Question 1

Reasons for Korean War

Answer 1

1. The fear of the Domino Theory (fear of the spread of Communism)
2. The beginning of the Cold War
3. USSR’s desire to spread Communism

Question 2

Impact of the Korean War

Answer 2

1. Deaths and destruction
2. Permanent division of the Korean Peninsula
3. China as a world power
4. Increased ‘US’ military alliances in the Asia-Pacific region
5. Japan became a strong ally of the West/USA
6. Strengthening of the bamboo curtain in Asia