Korean War Flashcards
What year did Communists take control of China?
1949
How much money of US aid was sent to help Nationalists?
Around 2 billion dollars
What was the Truman Doctrine and when was it set out?
It promised to help countries threatened by communism.
It was set out in 1947
Who liberated which half of Korea?
The Soviets took the northern half while Americans took the southern half.
Korea was split by this line.
The 38th Parallel
Who was Syngman Rhee?
- He was president of South Korea from 1948 - 1960
- He was well educated, learnt English and studied in the USA.
- He campaigned for an independent Korea.
- In 1950, the USA supported him despite his anti-democratic style of government
Who was Kim Il Sung?
- Supreme leader of North Korea from 1948 - 1994
- He was a Communist
- He was involved in anti-Japanese activity
- In 1945, he assumed control in North Korea
- He authorised the invasion of South Korea in 1950
How much of South Korea was left in the September of 1950?
A small corner of south-east Korea was South Korean, the rest was under communist control.
What was the USA’s response to the initial invasion?
Truman immediately sent advisors, supplies and warships to the water around Korea.
The US blocked China’s entry to the United Nations.
What was the United Nation’s response to the initial invasion?
- They pressured the Security Council to call on North Korea to withdraw their troops.
- They committed to using members forces to drive North Korea out of South Korea
How many countries did the United Nations pull into help?
24 countries
Who was general of the US army?
General Douglas MacArther
What were the Inchon landings?
When the Un forces stormed ashore in September 1950, pushing North Koreans beyond the 38th Parallel within weeks.
Who was the leader in China?
Mao Zedong
Despite warnings from China, what did the UN continue to do?
The UN approved a plan to advance into North Korea.
By October US forces had reached the border with China
