The impact of the Korean War on superpower relations Flashcards
Why was the Korean War significant?
Marked a shift of focus in the Cold War, from Europe to Asia
When was the Armistice signed?
in July 1953, after Stalin’s death which was in March 1953
Why had North Korea and China fought in the war?
Due to Stalin’s explicit approval
What did the Armistice indicate?
New generation of Soviet leaders were prepared to pursue a less confrontational relationship with the USA
How was the war a partial success for USA
They had contained communism, but not rolled it back
The US government used communist aggression in Korea to justify military spending, one of its major policy initiatives
How was the war a partial success for the communist powers?
They had reasserted control over North Korea, but failed to extend their territory
