3c: Proxy War

Which of the following best describes a proxy war?

• Two superpowers directly fighting

• Two countries fight without any assistance

• Competing in sports instead of military force

• Using another country’s soldiers to fight a war

Which of the following is NOT an example of a proxy war?

• World War I

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• All of the Above

What two countries supported opposing sides in proxy wars during the Cold War?

• Italy and Switzerland

• France and Great Britain

• Germany and Austria-Hungary

• United States and Soviet Union

In what way(s) did the superpowers support proxy wars?

• Providing money

• Providing weapons

• Sending soldiers to fight

• All of the above

What caused the Korean War?

• The North and South Koreans wanted different resources.

• The North Invaded the South

• The USSR convinced the South to attack the North

• The North wanted to be Communist, the south wanted a Democracy.

Who did the US support during the Korean and Vietnam Wars?

• The USSR

• The South side of the country

• The North Side of the county

• China

What was the United States main influence on the Korean War?

• They sent money

• They sent troops

• They did nothing

• None of the Above

How did the USSR (Soviet Union) influence the Korean War?

• Convinced China to send troops.

• Gave the south lots of weapons

• Gave the South Money

• All of the Above

Which best describes the outcome of the Korean War?

• No one won

• Democracy won

• Communism won

• Korea became one again and stopped the fighting

Choose all that apply: The effects proxy wars have on people could be described as...

• Horrific

• Terrifying

• Brutal

• insignificant