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WorksheetsKorean War
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Korea was divided after World War II. This was because
The United Nations intervened and split the country between communist and democratic governments
The Allies agreed Korea should be occupied until it was able to government itself
What boundary divided Korea?
Iron Curtain
Which Korea did the United States support in the late 1940s, and why?
North Korea, because the U.S. wanted better relations with the USSR
South Korea, because it was not communist
North Korea, because it was not communist
South Korea, because it had a stronger economy
How did the Korean War begin?
The Korean War began when North Korean troops accidentally crossed the 38th parallel in 1950
North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950.
South Korea invaded North Korea in 1950.
The Korean War started in 1950 due to a trade dispute between North and South Korea.
What did the U.S. believe was the reason for North Korea's invasion?
Desire to spread democracy, supported by France
Economic reasons, supported by China
Personal grudge against South Korea, supported by East Germany
Desire to reunify Korea under communist rule, supported by the USSR
How did the United Nations respond to the start of the Korean War?
Passed a resolution to support South Korea and sent troops from member nations
Why was the UN's involvement in the Korean War significant?
How many countries sent troops to fight with the United Nations
in Korea?
16
What percentage of troops in the Korean War belonged to the United States?
60%
95%
Choose two reasons the United States wanted to push into North Korea.
To prevent the spread of communism in the region
To unite Korea as a democratic nation
Choose two reasons why China entered the Korean War.
The U.S. presence in North Korea threatened its national security
Establish a democratic government in southern China
China's government supported North Korea
What happened after UN troops regained control of South Korea in March, 1951?
The Korean War continued in a stalemate until an armistice was signed in 1953.
What action did MacArthur suggest the U.S. take to end the Korean War?
invade China, using nuclear weapons if necessary
Why did Truman oppose MacArthur's suggestion?
Why did Truman fire MacArthur?
Truman believed MacArthur's continued insubordination would make it more difficult to reach a peace agreement to end the war
Disagreement over military strategy during the Korean War
How did Truman defend his decision to fire MacArthur?
Truman believed MacArthur was a threat to his presidential legacy
Truman emphasized the importance of following orders from the Commander in Chief.
Who became president in 1952, and what was his major campaign promise?
John F. Kennedy, invade the Soviet Union
Dwight D. Eisenhower, conquer North Korea
Richard Nixon, invade China
Dwight D. Eisenhower, end the war in Korea
What year did the fighting end in the Korean War?
Where was the border between North and South Korea established?
What was created along the border between North and South Korea?
What is a demilitarized zone?
How many people died in the Korean War? How many Americans were killed?
3 million deaths in total, 36,500American soldiers killed
5 million deaths in total, 20,000 American soldiers killed
What two MINOR political changes resulted from the Korean War?
Establishment of the Korean DMZ
The 38th Parallel boundary line
Creation of a Korean Constitution
Creation of the Korean Economic Alliance
What was a MAJOR outcome of the war for South Korea?
What message did the United States deliver by fighting the Korean War?
the US was ready to fight anywhere in the world to prevent the spread of Communism
The US would only fight in Asia to prevent the spread of Communism
The US would never fight again to prevent the spread of Communism
The US would use only diplomatic strategies to prevent the spread of Communism
