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What phenomenon did the USA believe the success of communism in one country would lead to in others?
What phenomenon did the USA believe the success of communism in one country would lead to in others?
North Korea was supported by the USA during the Korean War.
North Korea was supported by the USA during the Korean War.
False
In what year did China become a communist country?
In what year did China become a communist country?
1949
North Korea launched an attack on South Korea across the ________ parallel.
North Korea launched an attack on South Korea across the ________ parallel.
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Match the following leaders with their respective countries:
Match the following leaders with their respective countries:
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Which policy did the American National Security Council suggest was insufficient in dealing with the spread of communism?
Which policy did the American National Security Council suggest was insufficient in dealing with the spread of communism?
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The United Nations was formed after World War Two to promote peace and uphold international law.
The United Nations was formed after World War Two to promote peace and uphold international law.
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What was the primary aim of the American policy of 'rollback'?
What was the primary aim of the American policy of 'rollback'?
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Study Notes
Cold War Expansion and the Korean Conflict
- Post-1948, the Cold War expanded beyond Europe, encompassing Asia and even space.
- Nuclear arsenals of the USA and USSR significantly increased during this period.
- Communism spread to the Far East in the decade following WWII, including China's communist takeover in 1949.
- The Korean conflict became a major Cold War crisis in the 1950s. The US's "domino theory" suggested that communist expansion was likely to spread to neighboring countries.
- The American National Security Council, in 1950, recommended a shift from containment to "rollback" of communist influence.
- Korea was divided at the 38th parallel after WWII, creating North Korea (Soviet-backed, communist) and South Korea (American-backed, non-communist).
- North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950 with the support of China and the USSR.
- The United Nations, established in 1945 as a successor to the League of Nations, was involved in the Korean conflict.
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This quiz explores the rapid expansion of the Cold War post-1948, focusing on the Korean Conflict. It covers the rise of communism in Asia, the division of Korea, and the major events during the 1950s that shaped international relations. Test your knowledge on these pivotal moments in history.
