Korean War and SEATO Overview

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What was the strategic move made by MacArthur at Inchon?

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MacArthur conducted a surprise amphibious landing behind enemy lines at the port city of Inchon, then moved inland and drove the North Koreans back out of South Korea.

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What mistake did the US make after their initial success in South Korea?

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The US made the mistake of trying to capitalize on their advantage by invading and conquering North Korea.

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What was the consequence of MacArthur's advance to the Yalu River?

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MacArthur's advance to the Yalu River antagonized China into joining the war on the side of North Korea, leading them to cross the Yalu and drive the Americans south again.

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What was MacArthur's controversial proposal regarding China?

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MacArthur wanted to invade China and possibly use atomic bombs on China, but President Truman refused those requests.

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What led to MacArthur's dismissal by President Truman?

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MacArthur created a public debate with President Truman in the newspapers over his ideas to invade China, leading to his dismissal.

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What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of territorial division?

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A stalemate developed about where the original border had been, and the fighting stopped with a ceasefire in 1953, dividing the peninsula at the 38th Parallel.

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What is the current status of the Korean Peninsula?

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Although a ceasefire continues, the state of war between the two countries also still continues, as there has never been a peace treaty.

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What was SEATO and when was it formed?

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The South East Asian Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in September 1954 as the Asian version of NATO.

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What was the main purpose of SEATO?

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SEATO mainly guarded against China, unlike NATO which mainly guarded against the Soviet Union.

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Which countries were members of SEATO?

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Most SEATO member countries were from outside the region, including the US, Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan. The only two Southeast Asia member countries were Thailand and the Philippines.