Pre Korean war questions Flashcards
When did Korea become a protectorate of Japan
1905
Who did the Koreans fight on the same side as in WW2
Japan
What declaration made Korea independent in 1945
The Potsdam Decleration
Who took over Japan after WW2
The USA
Which superpower had its army in Machuria after WW2
The USSR
Which European country had control in Indo- China; Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam?
France
At the potsdam conference of 1945 Korea was taken from Japan and divided into 2, what was the dividing line?
The 38th parallel
How much of the words gold reserve did USA have in 1945
2/3
How many Warships did the USA have in 1945?
1200
How many Long range B-52 bombers did the USA have in 1945>
1000
The RoK was formed in South Korea in 1948. What does RoK stand for?
Republic of Korea
The DPRK was formed in North Korea in 1948. What does DPRK stand for?
The democratic people’s republic of Korea