The Korean War

The Korean War

SS.912.A.6.12: Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the Korean War

Multiple Select

What happened that ended the fighting in the Korean War? Select all the right answers.

• North Korea surrendered.

• Both sides agreed to an armistice to stop fighting.

• A demilitarised zone was created alone the 38^th parallel, which is the current border.

• A peace treaty was signed to end the war.

Multiple Choice

When did the fighting during the Korean War end?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1953

• 1965

Multiple Choice

What happened when China decided to join the Korean War?

• They managed to conquer Korea.

• They helped North Korea push the USA and South Korean forces back across the 38^th parallel.

• They could not defeat the USA and South Korea, so North Korean forces remained in China.

• They were attacked by the USA with nuclear weapons.

Multiple Choice

The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was

• Japan

• North Korea

• South Korea

• China

Multiple Choice

China became involved in the Korean War after UN forces pushed closer to North Korea's border with China.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

South Korea was supported by ________________ which has a _________________ government.

• Soviet Union/communist

• Soviet Union/democratic

• U.S.A./communist

• U.S.A./democratic

Multiple Choice

____________ started the Korean War by invading ________________.

• N Korea/S Korea
• USA/N Korea
• China/USA
• China/S Korea

Multiple Choice

Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?

• John Bassilone

• Douglas MacArthur

• Harry Truman

• Richard Nixon

Multiple Choice

President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• To expand trade with Europe
• To limit the build up of nuclear weapons
• To stop the spread of communism
• to send financial aid to Europe

Multiple Choice

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

• 35^th

• 36^th

• 37^th

• 38^th