The Korean War Flashcards

1
Q

Where was the armistice signed that brought the Korean War to a halt in 1953?

A

Punmonjan

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2
Q

Who was the communist leader of North Korea from 1945?

A

Kim Il Sung

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3
Q

What US theory had containment prevented from happening in Asia?

A

Domino Theory

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4
Q

In what year was the Chinese Civil war concluded?

A

1949

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5
Q

Which Chinese communist leader emerged successful from that long conflict?

A

Mao Zedong

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6
Q

Which Asian empire had controlled the Korean peninsula before 1945?

A

Japan

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7
Q

Name the leader of the Chinese Nationalists who was exiled to Taiwan.

A

Chiang Kai-Shek

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8
Q

How many people died as a result of the Korean War?

A

2 million

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9
Q

Which US Senator led a prolific anti-communist witch-hunt in the US government?

A

Joseph McCarthy

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10
Q

Which US President refused to recognise the Chinese Republic and supported Taiwan?

A

Harry Truman

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11
Q

What action did the USSR take at the United Nations in response to this?

A

Boycotted the UN

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12
Q

Who won the 1952 US Presidential Election as a result of the Korean campaign?

A

Dwight Eisenhower

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13
Q

Name one country in Asia-Pacific that the USA signed an agreement with in 1951.

A

Australia, New Zealand or Philippines

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14
Q

Which anti-communist alliance was established in 1954?

A

SEATO

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15
Q

On what date did North Korea invade the South?

A

25th June 1950

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16
Q

Which US General led the UN forces in Korea?

A

Douglas MacArthur

17
Q

Where did UN forces push the North Koreans as far as?

A

Yalu River on Chinese border

18
Q

How did the USA respond to Japan after the Korean War?

A

Heavy investment in economy

19
Q

When did NATO become a full-blown military alliance?

A

1955

20
Q

Which capitalist dictator led South Korea after WW2?

A

Singman Rhee