Korean War Flashcards
What year did the Korean War begin?
1950
What was the main cause of the Korean War?
The division of Korea into North and South and the conflict between communist and capitalist ideologies.
True or False: The Korean War ended with a formal peace treaty.
False
Fill in the blank: The Korean War was fought between North Korea and _______.
South Korea
What international organization intervened in the Korean War to support South Korea?
The United Nations
Which country supported North Korea during the war?
China
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The war resulted in a stalemate and the establishment of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Multiple Choice: Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War? A) Kim Il-sung B) Syngman Rhee C) Mao Zedong
A) Kim Il-sung
What parallel served as the pre-war boundary between North and South Korea?
The 38th parallel
True or False: The United States sent troops to Korea in response to a UN resolution.
True
What was the significance of the Inchon Landing?
It was a successful amphibious operation that turned the tide in favor of UN forces.
Fill in the blank: The Korean War officially ended with an armistice agreement signed on _______.
July 27, 1953
What was the primary military strategy used by both sides during the Korean War?
Trench warfare and maneuver warfare.
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT involved in the Korean War? A) Soviet Union B) Japan C) United States
B) Japan
What was the role of General Douglas MacArthur in the Korean War?And why and when did he get fired?
He was the commander of UN forces and led operations during the war.He was relieved of his command on the 11th of April 1951 due to him suggesting to use nuclear weapons to end the korean war
