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• What conflict escalated tensions between Western countries and the Soviet Union in the 1950s?

  The Korean War
• What was the impact of the Korean War on the Korean population?


  It resulted in the deaths of millions of North and South Koreans and over one hundred thousand casualties among UN forces
• When did Japan control Korea?


  From 1910 until the end of World War II in 1945
• What happened to Korea after Japan withdrew its army in 1945?


  Korea was divided into two occupation zones along the 38th parallel
• Which two countries administered the northern and southern zones of Korea after World War II?

  The Soviet Union in the north and the United States in the south
• What were the names of the two independent states formed in Korea in 1948?

  The Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the north and the Republic of Korea in the south
• Why did neither government in Korea accept the borders established in 1948?


  Both governments claimed to be the legitimate rulers of all of Korea
• What was the outcome of the Chinese Civil War in 1949?


  The Communist Party of China won against the Nationalist Party
• How did the Communist Party of China support North Korea?


  By providing training to the North Korean army
• Who supplied weapons to North Korea during the Korean War?

  The Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin
• What happened to U.S. forces in South Korea before the Korean War began?


  The United States withdrew its forces, leaving South Korea to defend itself
• What led Kim Il-sung to believe he could invade South Korea successfully?


  Weakened South Korea's military and strengthened North Korea's military
• When did the Korean War officially begin?


  In 1950
• What was the initial military strategy of North Korea during the invasion of South Korea?


  To send large numbers of soldiers across the border
• What was the outcome of the North Korean invasion on June 28, 1950?


  South Korean forces did not surrender and formed a defensive line
• Why did South Korea need support from the U.S. armed forces?


  To avoid defeat against North Korean forces
• What was the role of the United Nations in the Korean War?


  The UN intervened at the request of South Korea to provide military assistance
• What did the Soviet Union do during the UN's intervention in the Korean War?


  It boycotted the UN Security Council and did not veto the resolutions
• Who led the UN forces during the Korean War?

  General MacArthur
• Which countries contributed troops to the UN forces in Korea?

  United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and France
• What was the initial situation of UN troops in South Korea?

  They were quickly pushed back to a small area around the port of Pusan
• How did General Walker's forces stabilize the front in Korea?


  By using medium tanks, rocket launchers, and fighter bombers
• What significant military action did General MacArthur take in September 1950?


  He carried out a surprise amphibious landing at Incheon
• What was the outcome of the Incheon landing?


  It forced the North Koreans to retreat behind the 38th parallel
• What was Vietnam part of before World War 2?

  French Indochina
• When did South Korea get recaptured after the Incheon landing?


  On September 28th, 1950
• Why was French Indochina established in 1887?


  To reinforce Catholic missionaries
• Who invaded Indochina during World War 2?

  Nazi Germany and Japan
• What did President Truman allow General MacArthur to do after securing South Korea?


  Invade North Korea
• What was the goal of the UN forces when they crossed the 38th parallel?


  To unify Korea under a non-communist government
• What happened on October 12, 1950, during the Korean War?


  UN forces took Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea
• What did China do in response to the UN forces advancing into North Korea?


  Deployed 250,000 troops to assist North Korea
• What was the result of the Chinese intervention in the Korean War?


  UN soldiers were forced out of North Korea with heavy losses
• Who ruled Indochina as a puppet during the Japanese occupation?


  Emperor Bao Dai
• What happened to Seoul in January 1951?


  It was seized by Chinese and North Korean forces
• What occurred in early 1951 regarding the Chinese offensive?


  The Chinese offensive slowed down, allowing UN command to regain control of Seoul
• What was the outcome of the Korean War by early 1951?


  The battle lines remained relatively stable, leading to a stalemate
• What did the Truman Administration decide regarding the reunification of Korea?


  It abandoned plans to reunite Korea to avoid escalating the conflict
• Who was the leader of the Viet Minh?

  Ho Chi Minh
• What happened to General MacArthur in April 1951?


  He was relieved of command by President Truman