china and the korean war (theme 1)

Question 1

why did China get involved in the Korean war? (four reasons)

Answer 1

improve international prestige
escelate terror campaigns
seek allies outside of China
improve popularity of CCP

Question 2

how did the korean war impact relations with the west?

Answer 2

relations were destroyed - USA now an enemy of china as they defended north korea and killed american soldiers
USA sought to isolate china by building alliances in asia

Question 3

how did the korean war impact relations with the USSR?

Answer 3

relations improved but China became totally dependant on the USSR for aid and advice in industry and agriculture

Question 4

how much did the korean war cost china?

Answer 4

10 billion dollars