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?

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

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

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

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

<p>To drive North Korean forces out of South Korea. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>MacArthur's decision to advance towards the Yalu River, ignoring Truman's orders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It enabled the UN forces to launch a counterattack against the advancing North Korean forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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