KO 3: Cold War in Asia

Question 1

Domino Theory

Answer 1

It was developed in the early 1950s. It stated that if
communism spread into one country, it would then spread to nearby countries, which would fall like dominoes. This theory made containment even more
important to the USA.

Question 2

When was the Chinese Revolution?

Answer 2

1949

Question 3

What happened during the Chinese Revolution?

Answer 3

Mao declared the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek, retreated to the island of Taiwan.

Question 4

US Reaction to Chinese Revolution

Answer 4

They were concerned as China was the most
populated country in the world and they thought this was a gain for Stalin. (In reality, China would never be a part of the USSR’s sphere of influence!) Truman believed containment had failed. Millions of dollars were pumped into Taiwan and Japan to build up their economies. The USA and its allies refused to accept the new Chinese government.

Question 5

USSRs Reaction to Chinese Revolution

Answer 5

They were the only major country to recognise the communist government of the PRC in 1949. Treaty of Friendship (1950) was signed by China and
the USSR. $300 million of aid would be provided to China. 8,000 Chinese students were allowed to travel to the USSR to study technology and science. 20,000 Soviet experts were sent to help the development of China.

Question 6

Korean War: 1945

Answer 6

Korea was divided into two zones along the 38th

parallel as agreed at Potsdam. North = communist. South = nationalist.

Question 7

Korean War: 1948

Answer 7

North Korea (Kim Il-Sung) and South Korea (Syngman 
Rhee) established as two countries.

Question 8

Korean War: February 1950

Answer 8

Stalin provided North Korea with military equipment