Chapter 6- Cold War

Question 1

Who was Korea led by and how did it end

Answer 1

Japan, a revolution happened in 1945 against Japanese rule

Question 2

Where was Korea divided at

Answer 2

The 38th parallel

Question 3

Who was the new leader of the south and what was he like

Answer 3

Syngman rhee, tough and diplomatic individual

Question 4

Who was the new leader of the north and what was his long term aim

Answer 4

Kim il Sung, unite Korea under communism

Question 5

What happened that allowed Stalin to approve the invasion in 1950

Answer 5

Soviets developed a bomb

Question 6

Describe phase 1 of the Korean War and when was it

Answer 6

-June- September 1950 ( offensive)
-Forces of North Korea advance into the south and invade, leading to the UN committing 29 states to aid

Question 7

Describe phase 2 of the Korean War and when was it

Answer 7

-September-November 1950 (counter offensive)
-MacArthur lands at Inchon and succeeds in pushing North Korea back to the 38th parallel, although mao sends 300,000 Chinese troops over the Yalu river

Question 8

Describe phase 3 of the Korean War and when was it

Answer 8

-December 1950- June 1951 (stabilisation)
-Chinese pushed to Seoul and captures it, Truman dismisses MacArthur

Question 9

Describe phase 4 of the Korean War and when was it

Answer 9

-June 1951-July 1953
-neither side mounted any offences/ stalemate

Question 10

Describe the settlement of the Korean War

Answer 10

The Panmunjom armistice agreement and military withdrawal

Question 11

How many Koreans died during the Korean War

Answer 11

-415,000 South Koreans
-500,000 North Koreans

Question 12

How many Koreans were left homeless

Answer 12

5 million

Question 13

What orginization was made as a result of the Korean War

Answer 13

SEATO

Question 14

How much money did the USA spend on the Korean War

Answer 14

13 billion/50 billion a year

Question 15

What was the defensive perimeter strategy

Answer 15

Helped japan not be invaded but left South Korea out