Origins of the cold war (impact of the early crisis: Korean War)

Question 1

When was the Korean war?

Answer 1

1950-1953

Question 2

What did this significantly mark for america?

Answer 2

The first time America had joined in conflict directly with a major communist power (china)

Question 3

Why did the war begin?

Answer 3

North korea invades south.

Question 4

What did Truman believe about the invasion?

Answer 4

North was being pushed by communist russia and was a challenge to the “Free world”

Question 5

What did Truman do in response?

Answer 5

Appealed to the UNited nations for authorization and achieved it.

Question 6

Who led the US in the early stages of the war?

Answer 6

General Douglas McCarthur

Question 7

What did the UN forces achieve during the war ?

Answer 7

Pushed the North Koreans back past the 38th parallel where they were initially divided.

Question 8

What did Truman want to do by placing the UN forces in Korea?

Answer 8

Reunify Korea as a non-communist state but DID NOT WORK.

Question 9

How far did the UN forced push and what were the consequences?

Answer 9

• Pushed north all the way to Chinese border.

- China counter attacks and pushed the UN forces back to the 38th parallel in stalemate.

Question 10

What was the effect on the American homefront and what did it lead to?

Answer 10

Tired of fighting a war they wernt winning.

Led to the election of 1952 for Dwight Eisenhower.