Korean War Flashcards
Which country had occupied Korea since 1910?
Japan was the only country
What changed about Korea after WW2?
North Korea was quickly overwhelmed
What was the 38th Parallel?
was used to divide the two countries
What was the domino theory?
when an incident happens over time
Who lead the North Korea?
Kim II Sung
Who lead South Korea?
Syungman Knee
what happened to Korea at the end of WW2?
North was under communist control
When was Korea divided?
1945
When did elections take place in Korea?
1948
Why was the USA worried about Korea in 1949?
More pressure
what did the North Korea gain from the USSR?
USSR secretly tested their first A bomb
How did the USA justify involvement in South Korea?
Pushed with great speed
What is Pyongyang?
Capital of North Korea
what is Seoul?
Capital of South Korea
what is Veto?
A right to reject a decision made by a low making body
