The Development of the Korean War- Phase 4 Flashcards
1
Q
When did peace talks begin between the north and south?
A
June 1951
2
Q
Why did the peace talks make no progress?
A
Dispute over the exchange of prisoners
3
Q
When did talks begin again?
A
1952
Bitter fighting continued
4
Q
Who replaced Truman in 1952 and how did this help?
A
Eisenhower
He wanted to end the war
5
Q
Who died in March 1953 and who replaced him?
A
Stalin
The less aggressive Malenkov
6
Q
What came as a result of the elections of Eisenhower and Malenkov?
A
Chinese and North Koreans were less confident
An armistice was finally signed
7
Q
When and where was the armistice signed?
A
Panmunjom
July 1953
8
Q
What did the armistice confirm?
A
2 mile demilitarised zone on either side of the 38th parallel
All military forces should withdraw to their own territory
Prisoner exchange would begin
