The Korean War 1950-53

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President of the USA in 1950?

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Truman

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Leader of USSR in 1950?

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Stalin

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Leader of North Korea in 1950?

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Kim Il Sung

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Stalin's recent humiliation prompting a communist invasion of South Korea:

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Ended blockade of West Berlin due to airlift.

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Stalin's motive for invading South Korea?

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To show Communist China the USSR was still the most important Communist country in Asia.

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After the invasion, US troops were forced back to:

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Pusan

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Why did the UN support US action in Korea?

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USSR was boycotting the UN, so couldn't veto.

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US General who led UN forces?

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MacArthur

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US Marines landed behind North Korean lines at:

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Inchon

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UN countries supporting South Koreans:

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