Korean War

Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

• Russia

• China

• Japan

• USA

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

• 35^th

• 36^th

• 37^th

• 38^th

Who decided to split Korea after WWII?

• The USSR.

• The USA.

• China.

• The UN.

The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was

• Japan

• North Korea

• South Korea

• China

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

• Spain and Portugal
• England and France
• Germany and Italy
• United States and Soviet Union

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

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Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

• to contain communism
• to colonize Korea
• to spread communism
• to Christianize Koreans

What year did the Korean War begin?

• 1940
• 1950
• 1970
• 1960

What war ended in a stalemate?

• Vietnam War
• Korean War
• Civil War
• World War II

What color was associated with communism?

• Orange
• Red
• Blue
• Green