Korean War

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In 1950, Korea experienced a civil war over communism, with the North attempting to take the South. What was the US's role?

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The US and its allies joined the fight to keep communism from spreading.

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Soviet Union and USA occupied Korea post-Japan's WWII defeat.

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True

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U.S. involvement in the Korean War

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Contain communism

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Korea was divided at:

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38th parallel

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Communism:

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Complete government control of businesses and property.

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Results of the Korean War:

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North Korea & South Korea remained divided.

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Domino Effect: If one country falls to communism, the rest will follow.

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If one country falls to communism, the rest will follow.

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Led US troops in Korean War

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General Douglas MacArthur

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Chinese entered war on North Korean side.

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True

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Korean War as a civil war?

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North Korea was fighting South Korea.