Korean War Flashcards
How long was the Korean War for?
1950-1953
Why did the Korean War increase tension?
Korea was split in two 2, North Korea was controlled by soviet, south by USA
What year did North Korean troops invade South Korea ?
June1950 North invaded south
What year did Kim ask Stalin to help invade?
1949
What was the USA’s response to the invasion?
USA asked untied nations for a ceasefire
What was the ussr’s response to the USA’s ceasefire?
They had boycotted the United Nations, therefore UN ordered immediate removal for North Korean troops
What happened September 1950?
USA led forces drove the North Koreans back to the 38th parallel
What happened October 1950?
Chinease troops helped the North to push back Americans
Why was General MacArthur dismissed in April 1951
As he called for Nuclear weapons
When did the Korean War end and why?
July 1951, a final ceasefire was agreed
What were the results of the Korean War?
South and north divided the same as when the war began
What were the consequences of the Korean War? (2points)
Showed power USA had on UN
Showed USA & USSR wanted to avoid direct conflict
What was the Korean War known as?
The proxy war
