SE Asia Containment of Communism

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After WWII, North Korea was occupied by ________________ and had a _________________ government

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U.S.S.R./communist

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After WWII, South Korea was occupied by ________________ and had a _________________ government

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U.S.A./democratic

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What country provided aid to North Korea during the Korean War?

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China

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Who is the ruler of North Korea?

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Kim Jong-un

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Why would some North Koreans and South Koreans like to see both countries become one again? Options: they are all friends, they all agree democracy is the best, to fight against China, they share a common culture & history

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they share a common culture & history

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What is Communism?

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the government having complete control of politics, social/cultural rules, businesses, and property

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What were the results of the Korean War?

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North Korea & South Korea remained divided.

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Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War? Options: to contain communism, to colonize Korea, to spread communism, to Christianize Koreans

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to contain communism

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Where was Korea divided? Options: 18 parallel, 34 parallel, 38 parallel, 15 parallel

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38 parallel

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What role did the US play in the Korean War over the spread of communism?

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