Cold War Day 3: Korean War Exit Ticket

Why did the U.S. government want to support the Nationalist Party?

• To promote democracy and counter communism

• To gain economic benefits

• To establish military bases

• To improve diplomatic relations

What event was the official start of the Korean War?

• North Korea invaded South Korea

• South Korea invaded North Korea

• China invaded Korea

• The United States invaded Korea

Which type of government is in place in North Korea and South Korea?

• Communist in North Korea and Democratic in South Korea

• Democratic in North Korea and Communist in South Korea

• Monarchy in North Korea and Republic in South Korea

• Republic in North Korea and Monarchy in South Korea

True or false: The U.S. officially declared war on North Korea

• True

• False

What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

• To gain territory

• To support North Korea

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To support communism

Which parallel became the dividing line between North and South Korea?

• 49th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 17th parallel

• 38th parallel

What was established at the 38th parallel after the Korean War?

• The Korean War Memorial
• The Korean Economic Zone
• The Korean Peace Treaty
• The Korean Demilitarized Zone

Who supported US and South Korean troops during the war?

• Soviet Union and China
• France and Soviet Union

• Japan and Italy
• The United Nations