Korean War

What started the Korean War?

• Communist North Korea invaded U.S.-backed South Korea

• Communist South Korea invaded U.S.-backed North Korea

• China invaded South Korea

• U.S.-backed South Korea invaded North Korea

How did the U.S. react to the invasion of South Korea?

• The U.S. led a U.N. coalition of nations to fight South Korea

• The U.S. entered negotiations with North Korea

• The U.S. led a U.N. coalition of nations to fight North Korea

• The U.S. refused to send troops to Korea

What happened after the U.S. crossed the 38th Parallel and entered North Korea?

• North Korea surrendered and Korea Unified

• The Americans defeated a large Chinese force, ending the war

• The Chinese entered the war and pushed the Americans back

• South Korea surrendered and Korea unified

How did the Korean War end?

• With a total American victory

• South Korea fell to the Communists

• In a stalemate at the 38th Parallel

• North Korea was occupied by the Americans

Select THREE ways the U.S. remained true to the Truman Doctrine in Korea.

• Committing troops to fight in Korea

• Assembling a coalition of allies

• Remaining true to the policy of containment

• By withdrawing troops and allowing Korea to reunify

Which country was aligned with the Soviets/Communists?

• North Korea

• South Korea

Which country was aligned with the Americans?

• North Korea

• South Korea