Exploring the Key Events of the Korean War

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine during the Cold War?

• To promote democracy globally

• To contain the spread of communism

• To support economic development

• To establish military bases worldwide

Which two factions were involved in the Chinese Civil War?

• Nationalists and Communists

• Imperialists and Revolutionaries

• Democrats and Republicans

• Capitalists and Socialists

Who led the Communist faction in China during the Civil War?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Mao Zedong

• Zhou Enlai

• Chiang Kai-shek

What was the primary reason for the US's support of the Nationalists in China?

• Historical alliances

• Cultural similarities

• To prevent the spread of communism

• Economic interests

What event triggered the start of the Korean War?

• UN sanctions against North Korea

• The bombing of Pyongyang

• A coup in South Korea

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korea

Which general was dismissed by President Truman during the Korean War?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General George Patton

• General Omar Bradley

• General Dwight Eisenhower

What was General MacArthur's controversial proposal during the Korean War?

• To increase troop deployment

• To withdraw all troops

• To use nuclear weapons

• To negotiate with North Korea

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• Victory for South Korea

• Annexation of South Korea by North Korea

• Victory for North Korea

• A return to pre-war borders

Which organization was created to contain communism in Southeast Asia?

• ASEAN

• NATO

• SEATO

• APEC

How did the Korean War officially end?

• With unconditional surrender

• With a ceasefire agreement

• With a peace treaty

• With a victory parade in Seoul