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What was the main issue regarding prisoners of war (POWs) during the armistice talks?
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?
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?
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?
What was the impact of the Korean War on the military power of the United States?
How did the Korean War influence the development of the Cold War?
How did the Korean War influence the development of the Cold War?
What was the significance of the Korean War in terms of proxy wars?
What was the significance of the Korean War in terms of proxy wars?
What was the primary reason for the United States to influence the United Nations' decision regarding North Korea's invasion of South Korea?
What was the primary reason for the United States to influence the United Nations' decision regarding North Korea's invasion of South Korea?
What was the initial objective of the UN forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur?
What was the initial objective of the UN forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur?
Why was President Truman wary of the involvement of the Soviet Union and China in the Korean War?
Why was President Truman wary of the involvement of the Soviet Union and China in the Korean War?
What significant event led to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by President Truman?
What significant event led to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by President Truman?
What was the significance of the UN forces landing at Incheon in September 1950?
What was the significance of the UN forces landing at Incheon in September 1950?
What was the outcome of the UN forces' counterattack in July 1951?
What was the outcome of the UN forces' counterattack in July 1951?
