Korean War Flashcards

1
Q

How long was the Korean War for?

A

1950-1953

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2
Q

Why did the Korean War increase tension?

A

Korea was split in two 2, North Korea was controlled by soviet, south by USA

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3
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What year did North Korean troops invade South Korea ?

A

June1950 North invaded south

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4
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What year did Kim ask Stalin to help invade?

A

1949

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5
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What was the USA’s response to the invasion?

A

USA asked untied nations for a ceasefire

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6
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What was the ussr’s response to the USA’s ceasefire?

A

They had boycotted the United Nations, therefore UN ordered immediate removal for North Korean troops

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7
Q

What happened September 1950?

A

USA led forces drove the North Koreans back to the 38th parallel

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8
Q

What happened October 1950?

A

Chinease troops helped the North to push back Americans

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9
Q

Why was General MacArthur dismissed in April 1951

A

As he called for Nuclear weapons

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10
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When did the Korean War end and why?

A

July 1951, a final ceasefire was agreed

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11
Q

What were the results of the Korean War?

A

South and north divided the same as when the war began

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12
Q

What were the consequences of the Korean War? (2points)

A

Showed power USA had on UN

Showed USA & USSR wanted to avoid direct conflict

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13
Q

What was the Korean War known as?

A

The proxy war

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