Pre Korean War Flashcards
1
Q
When did Korea become a protectorate of Japan?
A
1905
2
Q
Who’s side did Korea fight on in WWII?
A
Japan
3
Q
What declaration made Korea independent in 1945?
A
The Potsdam declaration
4
Q
Who took over japan after WWII?
A
USA
5
Q
Which superpower had its superpower in Manchuria after WWII?
A
USSR
6
Q
Which European country had control in Indo-China: Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam?
A
France
7
Q
At the Potsdam Conference of 1945 Korea was taken from Japan and divided into two. What was the dividing line?
A
The 38th parallel
8
Q
How much of the world’s gold reserve did the USA have in 1945?
A
2/3
9
Q
How many warships did the USA have in 1945?
A
1200
10
Q
How many Long range B-52 bombers did the USA have in 1945?
A
1000
11
Q
What does RoK stand for?
A
Republic of Korea
12
Q
What does DPRK stand for?
A
Democratic people’s Republic of Korea
