Before the Korean War Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
- When did Korea become a protectorate of Japan?
A
1905
2
Q
- Who did the Koreans fight on the same side as in WWII?
A
Japan
3
Q
- What declaration made Korea independent in 1945?
A
The Potsdam Declaration
4
Q
- Who took over Japan after WWII?
A
The USA
5
Q
- Which superpower had its army in Machuria after WWII?
A
The USSR
6
Q
- Which European country had control in Indo-China (Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam)?
A
France
7
Q
- At the Potsdam Conference of 1945 Korea was taken from Japan and divided into two. What was the dividing line?
A
The 38th Parallel
8
Q
- How much of the world’s gold reserve did the USA have in 1945?
A
two thirds
9
Q
- How many warships did the USA have in 1945?
A
1200
10
Q
- How many long range B52 bombers did the USA have in 1945?
A
1000
11
Q
- The RoK was formed in South Korea in 1948. What does RoK stand for?
A
Republic of Korea
12
Q
- The DPRK was formed in Nouth Korea in 1948. What does DPRK stand for?
A
Democratic People?s Republic of Korea
