Korean War Flashcards
When was Korea divided into two?
1945
What statement directed US foreign policy after WW2?
The Truman Doctrine
Who was the leader of North Korea?
Kim Il sung
In 1948, who was elected leader of South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
When did China become communist?
1949
Who did the USSR sign a Treaty of Friendship with in 1950?
China
Why did the Soviet Union boycott the United Nations?
Because the UN would not recognise communist China as the new government of China
When did Stalin support an invasion of South Korea?
April 1950
Who was the leader of China?
Chairman Mao Zedong
When did Mao agree to an invasion of North Korea?
May 1950
When did North Korea invade South Korea?
25 June 1950
On 27 June 1950 the UN announced its Resolution 82. What was this?
The UN was willing to send military help to South Korea.
By 14 September 1950 how far had the North Korean invasion reached in South Korea?
As far as Pusan.
On 15 September 1950 the Inchon Landings occurred. What were they?
A surprise amphibious landing by the UN troops.
Why did Chinese soldiers cross the Yalu River in October 1950?
Because the UN had come close to the Chinese border with North Korea.
Why was MacArthur fired in April 1951?
Because he had failed to follow Truman’s orders and not threaten the Chinese border.
What began in 1951 to bring the war to an end?
Peace Talks
Who was elected the new US President in 1952?
Dwight Eisenhower
What was the DMZ agreed in July 1953?
The demilitarised zone between North and South Korea
What was the line that separated North and South Korea?
38th Parallel
