Korean War Flashcard

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Stalin's reason for allowing Kim Il Sung to invade South Korea in 1950:

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To extend Communist rule into South Korea.

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Border between North and South Korea where the Korean War began.

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The 38th parallel

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Outcome of UN forces' counteroffensive after North Korea invaded South Korea?

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The UN forces pushed North Korea back across the 38th parallel.

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Country that boycotted UN meetings after Taiwan got the Soviet Union's Security Council seat, impacting veto against North Korea.

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The Soviet Union

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MacArthur's goal in the Korean War?

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Drive North Korean army out of South Korea and destroy Communist North Korea.

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MacArthur urged Truman to take action against China.

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Deploy nuclear weapons.

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Truman disagreed with MacArthur's decision.

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MacArthur was relieved of his command.

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Event in September that reversed the war's tide for UN forces?

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The landing at Inchon

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Primary contention in peace talks post-July 1951

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The fate of prisoners of war

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Armistice agreement signed, establishing a border and demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.

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July 1953