The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38

Which conflict, often known as 'The Forgotten War', lasted from 1950 to 1953?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Persian Gulf War

• Cuban Revolution

Answer explanation

The conflict often known as 'The Forgotten War' that lasted from 1950 to 1953 is the Korean War. It was a war between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United States and other UN countries).

The Korean War saw the U.S. engaged in a hot conflict with which Communist superpower for the only time during the Cold War?

• China

• Russia

• North Korea

• Vietnam

Answer explanation

During the Korean War, the U.S. fought against China, marking the only direct conflict between the two superpowers during the Cold War.

Though President Truman addressed the U.N., he never addressed Congress and referred to the War in Korea as what?

• Police Action

• War

• Civil War

• Drop in the bucket

Answer explanation

President Truman referred to the War in Korea as a 'Police Action' when addressing the U.N.

Which brilliant but controversial general was in charge of U.S. forces in Korea until his removal by President Truman?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Dwight Eisenhower

• William Westmoreland

• George S. Patton

Answer explanation

Douglas MacArthur, a brilliant but controversial general, was in charge of U.S. forces in Korea until his removal by President Truman.

Where did the Korean conflict stalemate?

• At the 38th parallel

• At the 48th parallel

• At the 58th parallel

• At the 68th parallel

Answer explanation

The Korean conflict stalemate occurred at the 38th parallel. This was the correct choice.

Who suffered the highest casualties during the Korean War?

• Koreans

• The United States

• The Chinese

• The Soviets

Answer explanation

The Koreans suffered the highest casualties during the Korean War due to their direct involvement in the conflict.

In 1952, which former general was elected President?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Harry Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon Johnson

Answer explanation

Dwight Eisenhower, a former general, was elected President in 1952.

One of the reasons for the U.S. involvement in the Korean conflict was to prevent which country, heavily invested in by the U.S. after WWII, from becoming Communist?

• Japan

• Vietnam

• China

• Laos

Answer explanation

The U.S. got involved in the Korean conflict to prevent Japan, heavily invested in after WWII, from becoming Communist.

Who might have said the following? "The Declaration of the French Revolution made in 1791 states: 'All men are born free and with equal rights, and must always remain free and have equal rights.' These are undeniable truths. Nevertheless, for more than eighty years, the French imperialists, abusing the standard of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, have violated our Fatherland and oppressed our fellow citizens. They have acted contrary to the ideals of humanity and justice. In the field of politics, they have deprived our people of every democratic liberty."

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Kim Il Sung

• Syngman Rhee

Answer explanation

The quote criticizes French imperialists for violating liberty and equality. Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese leader, is most likely to have said this, as he fought against French colonial rule.

What is one of the ways Ho Chi Minh and many of the Vietcong viewed the conflict in Vietnam?

• As a struggle for independence from a colonial power.

• As a struggle to spread Soviet-style communism.

• As a struggle to overthrow the U.S.

• As a struggle to establish a Vietnamese sphere of influence in the region.

Answer explanation

Ho Chi Minh and the Vietcong viewed the conflict in Vietnam as a struggle for independence from a colonial power.