Korean War Background

Question 1

What was the dates of the cold war?

Answer 1

1947-early 1990s

Question 2

In which year did Truman announce the Truman doctrine?

Answer 2

1947

Question 3

What did the policy of containment include?

Answer 3

A promise to contain communism, providing whatever help was necessary

Question 4

What did Russia see the Truman Doctrine as?

Answer 4

America threatening to rid the world of commmunism

Question 5

How many years would the Truman Doctrine shape USAs foreign policy for?

Answer 5

50 years

Question 6

In which year did Russia explode is first atom bomb?

Answer 6

1949

Question 7

By 1950 which theory did America start to believe in?

Answer 7

Domino theory

Question 8

Before WW2 which empire did Korea belong to?

Answer 8

Japanese Empire

Question 9

At which parallel was Kore divided at?

Answer 9

38th parallel

Question 10

Who was the leader of the North?

Answer 10

Kim Il Sung

Question 11

Who was the leader of the South?

Answer 11

Syngman Rhee

Question 12

What was the date of the surprise attack on the South by the North?

Answer 12

25th June 1950

Question 13

What happened on 7th July 1950?

Answer 13

America gained the support of the UN to defend South Korea

Question 14

Give three causes for the war

Answer 14

.The Cold War
.Divided Korea after WW2
.Russia and China providing North Korea with support and equipment
.25th June 1950-North invades the South with overwhelming force
.USA support for South Korea