S2 Final

Why did the US fear the spread of communism after the Chinese Revolution?

• It could lead to economic instability.

• It could strengthen US alliances.

• It could lead to revolutions throughout Asia.

• It could promote peace in the region.

What was one of the key reasons the US supported the rapid recovery of Japan's industrial economy after World War II?

• To increase US exports to Japan

• To prevent the spread of communism in Asia

• To create a dependency on US technology

• To strengthen military alliances in Europe

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War in 1950?

• The signing of a peace treaty between North and South Korea

• The establishment of the 38th parallel as the official border

• North Korean troops invading South Korea on June 25, 1950

• The withdrawal of US troops from South Korea

Which parallel became the dividing line between North and South Korea after World War II?

• 49th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 42nd parallel

What type of government was developed in North Korea after the division at the 38th parallel?

• Democratic government

• Communist government

• Monarchist government

• Capitalist government

Which countries provided military aid to North Korea and South Korea respectively during the early stages of the Korean War?

• China to North Korea and USA to South Korea

• Soviet Union to South Korea and USA to North Korea

• Soviet Union to North Korea and USA to South Korea

• China to South Korea and Soviet Union to North Korea

What was the Korean War seen as a test of according to President Truman?

• Expansionist policy

• Containment policy

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

What action did President Truman take in response to the Communist invasion during the Korean War?

• He ordered a full-scale ground invasion

• He ordered economic sanctions

• He ordered naval and air power into action

• He requested a peace conference

Why was the Soviet Union unable to veto the United Nations' action on the Korean War?

• The Soviet delegate was absent

• The Soviet Union was not a member of the UN

• The Soviet delegate supported the action

• The UN ignored the Soviet veto

Which side did the United Nations support in the Korean War?

• The northern side

• The eastern side

• The southern side

• The western side