Vietnam, Korean, Or Both Flashcards
American troops are still in the country this war was fought in
Korean War
This war was partly a war between two countries, and partly a civil war between the government and communists who wanted to overthrow it.
Vietnam war
At the end of this war one country was taken over by another.
Vietnam war
Other countries were pulled into this war because of the Cold War. Communist countries supported the north, non-communist countries supported the South.
Both wars
This war ended with basically a return to the way things were before the war.
Korean War
This war started when one country invaded another.
Korean War
The US originally limited its involvement in this war, but started sending a large number of troops after an incident involving a ship.
Vietnam war
This war caused major protests in the United States
Vietnam war
War that lasted the longest
Vietnam war
The United States sent combat troops to fight in this war just days after it started
Korean War
The US faced many Chinese troops in this war
Korean War
The US got involved in this war because of the Truman Doctrine and containment policy.
Both wars
This war started when people within one of the countries started fighting against their own government, and then other countries got involved supporting one side or the other.
Vietnam war
This war resulted in the Congress passing a law that gave the President more power.
Vietnam war
