lesson 12 - flash cards

Question 1

When and how did they
become communist? - china

Answer 1

Mao and
communists took
control by Oct
1949 after a civil
war.

Question 2

When and how did they
become communist? - korea

Answer 2

End of WW2,
Japan surrendered
to the USSR in the
north of Korea,
and to USA in the
south. Official in
1948.

Question 3

When and how did they
become communist? - vietnam

Answer 3

In 1975 following a long
Civil war and American
intervention on the side of
the Nationalists and against
the Viet Cong Communists.

Question 4

Why does this link to the
USA/USSR? - China

Answer 4

Feb 1950 - USSR
and China agreed
a Treaty of
Friendship,
Alliance and
Mutual Assistance

Question 5

Why does this link to the
USA/USSR? - Korea

Answer 5

North invade
South in 1950.
South ask UN for
help, which is
given in troops and
resources.

Question 6

Why does this link to the
USA/USSR? - vietnam

Answer 6

The USA sent aid to France
and then the South to fight
the Viet Cong. Eventually
the US sent troops.

Question 7

How did it worsen
tensions? - China

Answer 7

USA are
concerned about
strength of alliance
between China
and USSR.

Question 8

How did it worsen
tensions? -Korea

Answer 8

USA concerned
that USSR will ally
with North Korea
and that China is
sending troops to
help the North
Koreans.

Question 9

How did it worsen tensions ? -vietnam

Answer 9

The Domino Theory proved
that Containment was the
USA’s top priority- even if it
meant war.