korean war Flashcards

1
Q

how was korea divided?

A

north (communist supported by russia and china) and south (republican and supported by west)

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2
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what happened in june/july 1950?

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stalin wanted to expand, told north korea to unite korea under communism so 100,000 troops attack the south

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3
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what did president truman fear?

A

soviet planning to conquer the world by communism, especially europe

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4
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what action did the united nations take?

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emergency session, resolution was they decided to help south korea

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5
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who was appointed to command the united nation forces?

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douglas mcarthur

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6
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how did the leader of china, chairman mao react?

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sent 250,000 troops to NK to help fight

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7
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what had mcarthur told truman about china?

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they wouldnt get involved (lol)

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what did mcarthur propose to truman?

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expand war to china and use 50 atomic bombs

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9
Q

how did truman respond?

A

laid off mcarthur

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10
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where did the fighting stop?

A

38 parallel, same place where it started

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11
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**1994 budapest memorandum

A

agreemtn between russia and ukraine where ukraine gives russia weapons if they guarantee their territorial integrity (current events)

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