Chapter 6 - Cold War Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

Where was Korea divided at the end of the war?

A

38th parallel

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2
Q

Who were the leaders of North and South Korea?

A

Kim Il Sung and Syngman Rhee

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3
Q

How many countries helped to defend South Korea?

A

Taskforce of 16 countries

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4
Q

Where did North Korea push the UN taskforce to?

A

Pusan

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5
Q

How many Chinese troops crossed the border at the Yalu River?

A

300,000

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6
Q

How many men landed in Incheon?

A

150,000

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7
Q

Why was MacArthur dismissed?

A

Wanted to nuke North Korea

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8
Q

How many people were killed both north and south civilians?

A

approx. 915,000

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9
Q

How much did the US military spending grow to after the Korean War

A

$50 billion and did not drop below $40 billion

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10
Q

When was SEATO created and what was it for?

A

1954 and was there to fight communism in Asia

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