Why the US got involved in Korea Flashcards
1
Q
When did China fall to communism?
A
1949/50
2
Q
Why did the USSR boycott the UN?
A
Protest that Republic of China and not People’s Republic of China held a permanent seat on UN security council.
3
Q
When was DPRK formed and as leader?
A
September 1948 and Kim Il Sung
4
Q
When did NK army cross 38th parallel and invade SK?
A
Pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25th 1950
5
Q
How did US have justification to get military involved in Korea?
A
UN security council met few hours after NK invaded SK and passed UNSC Resolution 82, criticising NK.
USSR boycotting UN so UN voted intervention against Il Sung
6
Q
What did Truman set up to stop the spreading of communism?
A
Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan and ‘Containment of Communism’ policy
