Korean War Flashcards
1
Q
1945
A
- Korea is divided on the 38th parallel: communist North, capitalist South.
2
Q
July 1948
A
- Republic of Korea is set up in the South. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is set up in the North.
3
Q
1949
A
- American and Soviet troops withdraw from Korea. Kim Il Sung tries to convince Stalin of an attack on the South.
4
Q
October 1949
A
- Mao Zedong proclaims People’s Republic of China. “Speak bitterness” campaign.
5
Q
1950-3
A
- Korean War.
6
Q
1950
A
- Stalin agrees to a North Korean attack on South Korea.
7
Q
June 1950
A
- North Korea attacks South Korea. Truman instructs General MacArthur to fight back.
8
Q
September 1950
A
- Inchon landing liberates Seoul and drives North Koreans back over 38th parallel. UN/US troops cross the 38th parallel and head towards Yalu River (border with China).
9
Q
October 1950
A
- Chinese intervention. UN/US troops are pushed back over the 38th parallel.
10
Q
July 1951
A
- Peace negotiations begin.
11
Q
January 1953
A
- Eisenhower becomes president.
12
Q
July 1953
A
- Armistice signed.
13
Q
1956-7
A
- Mao’s “Let a hundred flowers bloom” campaign.
14
Q
1958-9
A
- Mao’s “The great leap foward” campaign.
15
Q
1958-62
A
- Famine kills an estimate of 35-45 million in China.
16
Q
1966
A
- Chinese cultural revolution.
