Move to Asia Flashcards
1
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The Korean War’s Signifcance
A
Creates a new stage for global politics, one of which was conveyed by the proxy war
2
Q
Mao’s control
A
Following the Korean war Mao’s china is solidified due to the sino-soviet pact
3
Q
Formation of SEATO
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American response to rising communist regimes in Asia, developing seato in 1954
4
Q
1954,55 and 58
Taiwan strait Crisis
A
Chinese aggresion to continue into Taiwan. Fearing another Korean War, USA moved 7th fleet into the strait
Bombardment of kinmen and Mazu when the us moved 7th fleet out
USSR persuade Mao to stop
5
Q
Japan
A
Wholescale reform of Japanese politcal system with an emphasis on military
Transformed economic system into a free capatalist state
America is soft on Japan fearing communism
