4. China and the Korean war Flashcards
(23 cards)
What had Korea been divided into?
Communist North dominated by the Soviet Union
South allied to the USA
Who did Mao go against?
The advice of the politburo and Lin Biao ordered the PLA to enter KOrea
How did the war end?
In an inconclusive stalemate?
How many Chinese died?
400,000
Why did China get involved in the Korean war?
Feared an American aircraft would disrupt construction of China
Wanted to reassert dominance
Promote national unity
How was national unity promoted?
Through creating antipathy to the USA and a sense of collective endeavour
How did the Chinese use the war to purge enemies?
On the pretence of them being spies and traitors
How was hatred whipped up for the USA
Collective spirit
Americans were denounced as bandits, murderers and savages
Propaganda presented Truman as a vampire
How many counter-revolutionaries were recorded?
800,000
How many official executions took place during the first half of 1951?
135,000
What was the model soldier heor?
Propaganda created an aspirational figure who fought with bravery
How did the people react?
Increased production
Workers joined patriotic campaigns
Businessmen and industrialists signed a pact to pay taxes on time
How was international prestige boosted?
China was no longer exploited
How was Mao’s prestige enhanced/
He was seen as a tough leader who stood up to the west
How much did the war cost?
$10 billion
How did the Soviet Union benefit?
They charged high interest on items lent to China
What did Truman warn about Taiwan?
That the occupation of it would be a direct threat on the security and the US would be forced to intervene
What were China forced to accept?
Nationalist Taiwan
What did the Korean war do for the US?
The belief of a monolithic communist plan for global conquest
What did the Chinese become?
Figures of hatred and accomplices of Stalin’s evil
What was containment?
Spending $50 billion a year on helping countries get away from communist rule
How did the Soviet Union respond to Chinas involvement in the Korean war?
Foreign minister Chen yi reported that Salin shed tears over Chinas involvement in the Korean war
What was the consequences nationally for China?
They were isolated
