The outcomes of the Korean War Flashcards

1
Q

How many causalities did the USA have

A

30,000 died and 100,00 wounded

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2
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How much did US defence spending increase during the korean war

A

$48 from $12-$60

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3
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What did the USA set up in 1954 to stop the spread of communism in SE Asia

A

SEATO (south east asia treaty organisation)

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4
Q

How big was the buffer zone on its own borders gained by China

A

300KM

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5
Q

How many deaths did the Chinese suffer in the Korean war

A

900,000

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6
Q

What did the RoK sign with the USA in 1953

A

The mutual defence treaty

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7
Q

How many Koreans were causalities of the war

A

2.5 million

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8
Q

What percentage of Korean civilians died in the war

A

10%

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9
Q

How many homes were destroyed in the war

A

600,000

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10
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How many South Koreans were captured by the north

A

80,000

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11
Q

What did the USSR have to increase spending on as a result of events in Korea

A

Arms production

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