Lesson 15: The Korean War 1950-53

Question 1

Why was Truman concerned?

Answer 1

1. Communist countries China and USSR had alliance
2. Domino effect

Question 2

What made Truman get involved?

Answer 2

North Korea with help from china and ussr had began ti invade South Korea

Question 3

How was Truman’s intervention in Korea a success?

Answer 3

1. Soldiers led by General MacArthur pushed soviets back into North
2. Ceasefire agreed in 1953
3. Ended in Stalemate

Question 4

How was Truman’s intervention unsuccessful?

Answer 4

1. Made alliance between Stalin and Mao Zedong stronger
2. China sent soldiers into North Korea after USA attempted to turn Korea fully democratic
3. General MacArthur criticised Truman for not using nuclear weapons on China