1949-1955: Consequence of the Korean War Flashcards
(16 cards)
What was opinions on the Korean War after it finished
Turn in public opinion as UN casualties reached 23,000 in June 1953
What was the Parmunjon Armistice agreement
Line at the 38th parallel splitting North and South Korea
All military forces withdraw to own territory
Repatriations of POW
What did the USA want going into the Korean War
Containment to prevent Korea from going communist. A united democratic, capitalist Korea
What did the USA achieve after the Korean War
Korea became split
What did China want going into the Korean War
To remove USA from their border
What did China achieve after the Korean War
Removed the USA from their borders and established their power
What did USSR want going into the Korean War
The USSR did not want a war
What did S.K want going into the Korean War
A united Korea under Syngman Rhee
What did N.K want going into the Korean war
A united Korea under Kim Il Sung
What did the UN want going into the Korean war
Wanted peace in the world
How was the USA impacted by the Korean War
Led to 300% increase in military spending
Strengthen land forces in Europe due to threat of communism
Strengthen NATO with bases in Greece and Turkey
West Germany armament and inclusion in NATO
New strategy for communism
Was fighting a limited war (not in home turf)
How did the Korean War bring a new perspective on Asia for the USA
Treaty of San Francisco
Taiwan brought into defensive perimeter, with Taiwan being seen to combat communism
USA fear Vietminh nationalist
Creation of SEATO and ANZUS
Change how US deals with communism in Asia
How did the Korean War impact China
Million casualties
Harder to reclaim Taiwan
Impacted Sino-Soviet relations
Seen as saviour of North Korea
Leader of communism in Asia
Emerged as 3rd superpower
How did the Korean War impact the USSR
Saw US increase military capacity to contain communism in Asia and Europe
Increase their military spend (cannot afford to)
Reactivate their army
Less significant in Asia due to China
How did the Korean War impact the United Nations
Showed their ability to act as world policemen
Seen as tool for US meaning some developing countries lost respect for the UN
How did Cold War dynamics change after the Korean War
Spreads to Asia + Europe
Becomes militarised
Increased military spending by USA and USSR
Containment work, rollback failed
Change in US foreign policy
