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What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?
What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?
North Korean forces sweeping across the 38th parallel in a surprise attack on South Korea.
Who supported North Korea with money and materials during the attack?
Who supported North Korea with money and materials during the attack?
The Soviet Union.
What was the goal of the North Koreans in attacking South Korea?
What was the goal of the North Koreans in attacking South Korea?
To take control of all of Korea through one quick strike.
Why was the Soviet Union unable to veto the UN's plan of military action?
Why was the Soviet Union unable to veto the UN's plan of military action?
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Why did the United States push for intervention on behalf of South Korea?
Why did the United States push for intervention on behalf of South Korea?
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What was the role of Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Cold War?
What was the role of Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Cold War?
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What were some of the areas that Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed had been infiltrated by Communists?
What were some of the areas that Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed had been infiltrated by Communists?
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What were the main causes of the Cold War?
What were the main causes of the Cold War?
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What were the consequences of the Cold War?
What were the consequences of the Cold War?
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Did anyone win the Cold War?
Did anyone win the Cold War?
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Study Notes
The Korean War
- North Korean forces launched a surprise attack on South Korea on June 25, 1950, sweeping across the 38th parallel.
- The attack was supported by the Soviet Union, with the goal of taking control of all of Korea.
- The conflict that followed became known as the Korean War.
- Within a few days, North Korean troops had penetrated deep into South Korea.
- South Korea called on the United Nations to stop the North Korean invasion.
UN Intervention
- The Soviet Union was absent from the UN Security Council, boycotting over the UN's recognition of the Nationalist government in Taiwan.
- The United States pushed for intervention on behalf of South Korea, fearing that allowing communism to spread would pose a threat to the free world.
- The UN's plan of military action was voted on without a Soviet veto.
The Cold War
- The Cold War was a five-decade struggle for world influence between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- The United States and the Soviet Union emerged from World War II as two "superpowers".
- The Cold War was characterized by a climate of fear and mistrust, with both sides engaging in a series of proxy wars, espionage, and propaganda campaigns.
McCarthyism
- Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed that Communists had infiltrated many areas of American life.
- McCarthy's accusations fueled anti-Communist feelings in America, leading to a wave of fear and paranoia.
- McCarthyism was characterized by a witch-hunt for suspected Communists, with many people falsely accused and blacklisted.
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The Korean War Quiz: Test your knowledge on the North Korean surprise attack on South Korea in 1950 that sparked the Korean War. Learn about the events that led to the conflict and its impact on the Korean Peninsula.
