Korean war Flashcards
what was this conflict known as? 
The Cold War
Why were America and the Soviet union at war?
because America was capitalist, and the Soviet union was communist, so they disagreed
what did the USSR do after World War II?
had taken control of many eastern European countries
what was the Truman doctrine?
Where the USA would help countries which might be taken over by communism
what year did China become communist?
1949
Who was North Korea’s leader?
kim ll Sung
Who was South Korea’s leader?
Syngman Rhee
what year did USA in USSR have conflict
1950s
What years were World War II?
1939 to 1945 
when was the korean war?
1950-1953
How many US troops lost their lives during the Korean War
30,000
How many causalities did China suffer
1/2 million
How many Koreans lost their lives?
1.3 million
What other impact were there for Korea?
A significant amount of industry in agriculture was destroyed 
What was SEATO and when was it founded?
In 1945, and alliance of anti-communist states in Asia
Who was the leader of USSR and until when ?
Stalin until 1953
When was Korea divided into two?
1945
When was the Truman doctrine introduced?
1947
When was the Berlin blockade?
1948
When did Kim IL take power?
1948
When was Syngman Rhee elected?
1948
When did the USSR test its first nuclear bomb?
1949
When was the Inchon landings ?
1950
When was General MacArthur fired?
1951
