Korean War Flashcards
in what year did Korea officially divide?
1948
in 1948, what policy does Truman announce?
containment
when did North Korea invade the south?
June 1950
when does American first force North Korea to retreat?
July - August 1950
when do America and the UN invade North Korea/ enforce rollback
September 1950
when does Mao Zedong intervene in the Korean War?
November 1950
what year began the stalemate?
1951
why was MacArthur sacked in April 1950?
he makes an unauthorized public statement threatening the Chinese immenant destruction if they do not withdraw from Korea
when was the armistice signed?
July 1953 (two years after negotiations)
who was the leader of North Korea?
Kim Il Sung
who was the President of South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
What happened to Korea (North and South) after World War Two?
North Korea - communist
South Korea - anti-communist but not particularly democratic
what was the name of the border between North and South Korea?
The 38th Parallel
what happened to relations between North and South Korea after WWII?
relations soured and became increasingly tense as the North followed Communist policies and the South Capitalist Policies
what happened during the elections of 1948?
Syngman Rhee won the elections in the South by Kim Il Sung announced that the North were an independent, communist republic
when was the Korean War?
June 1950-1953
what were North Korea’s aims for the Korean War?
To successfully take over the territory of South Korea
To unite Korea as a communist country
what were America’s aims in the Korean War?
To contain communism in Korea
For Truman and the government to win the support of the American people
what were the USSR’s aims in the Korean War?
to aid the spread of communism
how many North Korean soldiers invaded the South in June 1950?
75,000
how did America respond to the invasion of South Korea?
They immediately sent advisers, supplies and warships to the waters around Korea
Put pressure on the UN Security Council to condemn the actions of North Korea and ask them to withdraw their troops
why did the USSR not take part in the veto of the UN vote to invade Korea?
the USSR were boycotting the UN for not allowing China to join
what did the UN agree to do in Korea?
help South Korea by forcing the North out and restore international peace
who was General MacArthur?
the commander of the UN force sent to Korea
when did the UN troops enter Korea?
September 1950
how many UN troops were sent to Korea in September 1950?
75,000
why did China enter the Korean War?
the Capitalist forces were forced to the Chinese border
how did the Soviet Union and China support North Korea?
provided military advice and equipment such as modern tanks and planes
when did peace talks begin between the North and South?
June 1951
why did the peace talks fail in 1951?
the countries disagreed over an exchange of prisoners, and fighting continued
how many Korean casualties were there during the war?
1.3million
what negatives effects did the war have on Korea?
industry, agriculture and many people had to flee their homes
how many American soldiers died during the war?
33,000
how many Chinese casualties were there during the war?
over half a million
what happened to relations between the US and China after the war?
relations became extremely tense. China had shown itself to be committed to the spread of communism and a direct threat to the values of the US
what happened to relations between the USSR and US after the war?
further tension and competition. The USSR committed themselves further in a nuclear arms race with America
did America meet its aims during the Korean War?
Yes - South Korea remained an independent country and communism had been successfully contained
No - China’s involvement in the war had not succeed in turning South Korea into a Communist country
did the USSR meet its aims during the Korean War so making it successful?
yes - the USSR had provided military support ensuring that North Korea remained a Communist country
no - North Korea did not successfully take over the South and communism did not spread
did North Korea meet its aims during the Korean War so making it a success?
no - they failed to take over South Korea and create a united communist Korea
did South Korea meet its aims during the Korean War?
yes - the country remained independent and free from communist control
did the UN meet its aims during the Korean War?
yes - the UN took quick and direct action. They prevented the takeover of South Korea. It’s effectiveness was also clear as 18 nations had worked together during the war to provide troops or support to the UN
