Korea

Question 1

What was Ike critical of regarding Truman’s foreign policy?

Answer 1

Inability to end the Korean War

Ike expressed dissatisfaction with Truman’s approach to the Korean conflict.

Question 2

What did Ike promise during the election?

Answer 2

To go to Korea himself

This was a campaign promise to show commitment to resolving the war.

Question 3

What policy did Ike adopt regarding communists in Korea?

Answer 3

Get tough policy

This policy emphasized a strong stance against communism in Korea.

Question 4

What suggestion did Ike make regarding Nationalist Chinese forces?

Answer 4

Unleash them on Taiwan against communist China

This was part of his strategy to counter Chinese communist forces.

Question 5

What was the outcome of the war after over 2 years of conflict?

Answer 5

Armistice signed in July 1953

This marked an official cessation of hostilities in the Korean War.

Question 6

How many casualties were reported in the Korean War?

Answer 6

50,000 casualties

The Korean War is often referred to as the ‘forgotten war’ due to its lack of attention compared to other conflicts.

Question 7

What was the financial cost of the Korean War?

Answer 7

Nearly $70 billion

This figure reflects the significant economic burden of the conflict.

Question 8

How was Korea divided after the war?

Answer 8

Into communist North and non-communist South at the 38th parallel

This division became a lasting geopolitical issue.