The Korean War Flashcards
(21 cards)
During what time period was the Korean War?
1950-1953
When and how did the nuclear arms race begin?
In 1949 when the Soviet Union detonated an atomic bomb
When did China adopt communism?
In 1949
Who led the communist government in China in 1949?
Mao Zedong
Which empire had Korea originally been a part of?
The Japanese Empire
Who was Korea liberated by in which year?
They were liberated by American and Soviet troops in 1945
How was Korea split?
Along the 38th parallel
Who controlled North and South Korea?
The South was indirectly controlled by the US and the North was controlled under the Soviet Union.
Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?
Kim Il Sung
Who was the leader of South Korea during the Korean War?
Syngnam Rhee
When did North Korea invade the South?
In June 1950
Who was the President of the US when the Korean war started?
Harry Truman
How did the US manage to get the United Nations to help them without the U.S.S.R vetoing them?
The U.S.S.R was boycotting the UN over communist Chinese membership of the UN
Who was the PM of New Zealand at the start of the Korean war and what party was he from?
PM Holland (National Party)
What did PM Holland think about the UN?
He doubted that the UN had much ability to resolve international disputes
Why did New Zealand decide to fight the Korean war?
Because we had the ANZUS treaty commitments with the US and Britain also decided to support the US which convinced us to join the war effort.
How many troops were sent to Korea during the war. What was the name of this force?
3700 troops called Kayforce
How many NZ soldiers died in the Korean war?
37
How did NZ benefit from the Korean war?
Our ties with the US were strengthened and we gained significant economic benefits. For example, wool was in strong demand to supply uniforms for the US forces and after the war the US began to invest in our economy, especially forestry.
What belief was present throughout New Zealand?
The Red Scare
What was the Red Scare?
The belief in America and her Western allies that the U.S.S.R. was fuelling revolution to overthrown capitalism and democracy.
