The Korean War Flashcards
What’s another name for the Korean War?
The Forgotten War
What country did communism come to power in?
China
Who led the Chinese nationalist party?
Chiang Kai-Shek
Who led the Chinese communist party?
Mao Zedong
Who controlled North Korea?
Soviet Union
Who controlled South Korea?
U.S.
What is the line that divides North & South Korea?
38th Parallel
What starts the Korean War?
North Korea invades South Korea
What is the defensive line in the south east?
Pusan Perimeter
What was the amphibious assault to recapture Seoul that can be considered as risky?
Invasion of Inch’on
What is the river that Mac crossed that got him too close to China’s boarder?
Yalu River
Why was MacArthur fired?
- Mac criticized Truman publically
- He sends a message of unconditional surrender
- Insubordination
Who won the election of 1952?
Eisenhower
Did the U.S. win the war?
No because we didn’t gain anything
What is the name of the incident where a U.S. spy plane was captured in Russia?
The U-2 Incident
