Korean War: Key Facts and Figures

Who fought in the Korean War?

What were the dates of the Korean War?

• June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953

• September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945

• August 4, 1964 to April 30, 1975

• October 16, 1962 to October 28, 1962

Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

The situation in Korea today is very different from what it was 50+ years ago after the war.

• True

• False

Approximately how many people were killed or wounded during the Korean War?

Read the information below and then answer the following: True or False: President Truman strongly considered using nuclear weapons during the Korean War.

• True

• False

1. The Korean War was fought between:

• North Korea and South Korea

• China and Japan

• United States and Vietnam

• Russia and Germany

The Soviet Union supported which side?

• Allies

• Axis

• Neutral

• None

The United States supported which side?

• The Allies

• The Axis

• Neutral

• None

What type of government did the South believe in?

• Strong central government

• States' rights government

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy