KW Causes- Role of Foreign Powers (communists) Flashcards

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Why was Stalin initially reluctant to help Kim Il Sung?

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Didn’t want to upset USA

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Why did Stalin agree to help the north?

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After China became communist, Stalin wanted a show of strength to show Mao who was the leader of communism in Asia
he saw Korea as an opportunity to get his owner back on the Americans after he had been forced to back down after he had attempted to blockage West Berlin and make it communist

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What did Stalin provide North Korea with by February 1950?

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1600 pieces of artillery
178 military aircraft
258 T-34 tanks

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What did Stalin hope to achieve?

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Stronger borders for the USSR by having a communist friend in Korea
Damage American and Japanese power
Gain economic opportunities for trade

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What did Stalin refuse to make sure he didn’t risk war with the USA?

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To provide troops

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What was Mao’s priority?

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To regain Taiwan and not upset the USA

Didn’t get involved in Korea

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What did China do so they could be seen supporting communist allies in their struggle against capitalist America?

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Allowed “military volunteers” to support North Korea from mid 1950

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When and why was China forced to intervene?

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November 1950

Pressure from Stalin and USSR

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