Korean Conflict and the Cold War

The Dividing Line between the Koreas is this parallel, or line of latitude

Capital of South Korea which changed hands often during the conflict

For decades prior to 1945, the Korean peninsula was under this nation's control:

Following WWII, this international organization chose to split the Korean peninsula into two spheres of influence

Organize these traits into the two categories - fitting North Korea or South Korea

Groups:

(a) North Korea

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(b) South Korea

• Dictator

• Communist

• Democracy

• Held elections

• Industrial

• Mountainous

• Mixed agriculture economy

• Dynasty Leader

Match the following

• Truman

• US President, 1953-1961

• Kim Il Sung

• US President, 1945-1952

• Eisenhower

• Leader of South Korea

• Syngmon Rhee

• Leader of North Korea

Following WWII, North Korea fell under ​ (a)   's sphere of influence, while South Korea fell under ​ (b)   sphere of influence.

• Soviet Union
• United States
• Japan
• United Kingdom

The Korean Conflict began after ​ (a)   crossed the border into South Korea, back by funding from ​ (b)   ​

• North Korea
• Soviet Union
• China
• United States

McArthur was the leader of U.S forces during most of the Korean Conflict

• False

• True

The Korean war was called a _________ by Truman

• Police action

• War

• Battle

• Scuffle