foreign events

Question 1

when was the korean war?

Answer 1

1950-1953

Question 2

what were the causes of the korean war?

Answer 2

-two separate governments in Korea: North was occupied by Russia and South was occupied by USA
-each gov. thought they were legitimate

Question 3

what were the events of the korean war?

Answer 3

-1950 = forces from north korea (backed by USSR + china) invaded the south
-UN forces sent to combat invasion
-GB sent over 90,000 soldiers
-heavy fighting resulted in a stalemate
-Korea was split into North and South Korea

Question 4

korean war: positive results for GB foreign relations

Answer 4

-demonstrated how Britain was still keen to be involved in foreign affairs

Question 5

korean war: negative results for GB foreign relations

Answer 5

-further proved that America was the greater world power as they sent the most troops (almost 2 million)

Question 6

when was the suez crisis?

Answer 6

29th october - 7th of november 1956

Question 7

what were the causes of the suez crisis?

Answer 7

-Nasser emerged as nationalistic leader of Egypt - GB see him as a threat
-GB + USA previously planned to invest in Aswan Dam - vital for oil shipments and trade link between europe and asia
-Nasser announced nationalisation of dam/suez canal company
-concerns Nasser was leading an anti-british movement in middle east

Question 8

what were the events of the suez crisis?

Answer 8

-israeli troops landed in egypt (excuse of self defence - Israel = on the side of GB and france)
-GB and france issued ultimatum to both sides - withdraw forces from canal, or they will interfere
-Nasser refused
-GB + french aircraft bombed egypt
-GB, france and israel meet in secret and plan for israel to invade egypt
-GB and france invade and overthrow nasser
-egyptians blocked suez canal

Question 9

suez crisis: positive results for GB foreign relations

Answer 9

-ceasefire eventually agreed

Question 10

suez crisis: negative results for GB foreign relations

Answer 10

-UN, America and USSR condemmed Britain and france’s actions
-Eisenhower furious at Edend for going behind his back by not informing him of plans - massive strain on ‘special relationship’
-brought into questions britain’s reputation as a force for good
-highlighted inability of GB to act without america’s support
GB no longer viewed by all as a major power