UN Losses and Gains from Korean War Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the UN gain respect?
A
Took prompt action
2
Q
What did the UN use to stop aggression?
A
Combined force
3
Q
How did it show it was an effective organisation?
A
Achieved joint action
4
Q
How many casualties?
A
30,000
5
Q
How did the UN upset China and the USSR?
A
Recognising Formosa as the official Chinese government
6
Q
Why could the UN act in the first place?
A
USSR’s absence from Security Council
Unable to exercise veto
