The Korean War and the Cold War

The Korean War was the ______ major conflict during the Cold War.

• second

• first

• last

• third

What is the definition of a 'Proxy war'?

• A direct conflict between two countries

• A conflict between two countries where neither directly engages the other

• A war fought only with physical weapons

• A war that ends immediately after it starts

The United States went to war to help the South Koreans and to stop the _________

• spread of communism

• rise of democracy

• expansion of capitalism

• growth of monarchy

Read the following quotes: "Asia is where the communist conspirators have decided to make their play for global conquest. If we lose this war, the fall of Europe is inevitable. There is no choice but victory." - Douglas MacArthur, United States General, 1950. "If we let Korea down, the Soviet[s] will keep right on going and swallow up one [place] after another." - President Harry Truman, 1950. Based on the quotes, what are General MacArthur and President Truman suggesting about the importance of the Korean War?

• That the Korean War is not important to global politics.

• That victory in the Korean War is essential to prevent further communist expansion.

• That the United States should withdraw from Asia.

• That Europe is not affected by the outcome of the Korean War.

Prior to the end of World War II, Korea was part of which country's empire?

• China's

• Japan's

• Germany's

• Soviet Union's

In August 1945, Korea was divided along the ________ parallel.

• 38th

• 45th

• 30th

• 25th

What event marked the official start of the Korean War?

• US forces invaded North Korea

• North Korean forces invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950

• China invaded Korea

• Japan invaded Korea

Who led the United States forces during the Korean War?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Patton

• Omar Bradley

What happened to MacArthur during the war?

• He was fired.

• He surrendered to the enemy.

• He became President.

• He switched sides.

What is the term for a situation in which neither side can win, as reached in the Korean War by July 1951?

• stalemate

• armistice

• treaty

• victory