American Troops Fight the Korean War

Which country occupied South Korea after World War II and helped it set up a new government?

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• United States

• China

What was the first military conflict of the Cold War?

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• World War II

• Gulf War

What was the main reason for the division of Korea after World War II?

• Japan's entry into the war.

• The spread of Communism

• The use of nuclear weapons.

• Religious differences between North and South Korea

What did the United States lead against the North Korean invaders?

• A coalition of United Nations troops

• A peace treaty

• A trade embargo

• A diplomatic mission

What forced many Koreans from their homes during the Korean War?

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Devastation of war

• Political reforms

What did the armistice in January 1953 achieve?

• Complete unification of Korea

• Temporary peace and division

• Victory for North Korea

• Victory for South Korea

Based on the maps, in September 1950, where did additional UN forces land?

• Seoul

• Inchon

• Pusan

• Pyongyang

Where did the UN forces stop after their counterattack in 1950?

• Seoul

• Pyongyang

• Yalu River

• Pusan

What did China’s entry into the war force UN troops to do?

• Advance further north

• Evacuate

• Surrender

• Form an alliance

What did the UN troops do in November-December 1950?

• Advanced into China

• Retreated from North Korea

• Captured Pyongyang

• Established a new boundary