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Korean War Timeline

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What was the main issue regarding prisoners of war (POWs) during the armistice talks?

Whether all POWs had been returned by both sides (correct)

Ensuring fair trials for POWs accused of war crimes

Determining the nationalities of POWs with dual citizenship

Their living conditions during captivity

What was the purpose of creating the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea?

To provide a neutral location for future armistice negotiations

To serve as a buffer zone between the two countries' militaries (correct)

To create a designated area for prisoner exchanges between the two sides

To establish a permanent border between North and South Korea

How did the Korean War impact US foreign policy regarding alliances?

The US focused solely on strengthening its alliance with South Korea

The US withdrew from existing alliances like NATO

The US formed new alliances like SEATO and CENTO (correct)

The US abandoned its policy of forming alliances altogether

What was the impact of the Korean War on the military power of the United States?

It caused an increase in US military spending and personnel Signup and view all the answers

How did the Korean War influence the development of the Cold War?

It was the first military conflict of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Korean War in terms of proxy wars?

It set a precedent for superpowers fighting proxy wars through third parties Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the United States to influence the United Nations' decision regarding North Korea's invasion of South Korea?

The US used its position as a major contributor to the UN's budget and troops to sway the decision. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial objective of the UN forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur?

To drive North Korean forces out of South Korea. Signup and view all the answers

Why was President Truman wary of the involvement of the Soviet Union and China in the Korean War?

He feared that their involvement would escalate the conflict into a broader regional war. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event led to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by President Truman?

MacArthur's decision to advance towards the Yalu River, ignoring Truman's orders. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the UN forces landing at Incheon in September 1950?

It enabled the UN forces to launch a counterattack against the advancing North Korean forces. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the UN forces' counterattack in July 1951?

They resumed their attacks towards the North, but the outcome is not specified in the text. Signup and view all the answers