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The Korean War took place between 1950 and 1953
The Korean War took place between 1950 and 1953
True
After WW2 Korea was divided along the 17th Parallel
After WW2 Korea was divided along the 17th Parallel
False
Kim Il Sung was the communist leader of South Korea.
Kim Il Sung was the communist leader of South Korea.
False
Syngman Rhee, the leader of South Korea, was corrupt and unpopular.
Syngman Rhee, the leader of South Korea, was corrupt and unpopular.
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In June 1950, North Korea launched an attack on South Korea with the support of China and the Soviet Union.
In June 1950, North Korea launched an attack on South Korea with the support of China and the Soviet Union.
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Stalin supported Kim IL Sung even if it meant war between the USSR and the US
Stalin supported Kim IL Sung even if it meant war between the USSR and the US
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America got involved because of their commitment to contain communism and to prevent the domino effect.
America got involved because of their commitment to contain communism and to prevent the domino effect.
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The Americans believed that the Chinese were behind the North Korean invasion.
The Americans believed that the Chinese were behind the North Korean invasion.
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The advance of communism in 1949 also made America more determined to contain communism.
The advance of communism in 1949 also made America more determined to contain communism.
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The United States believed it could win and believed that China would not intervene.
The United States believed it could win and believed that China would not intervene.
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The US were concerned the USSR would block UN action by using their veto.
The US were concerned the USSR would block UN action by using their veto.
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Fearing a communist takeover of the North Truman immediately ordered US military support for South Korea.
Fearing a communist takeover of the North Truman immediately ordered US military support for South Korea.
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The North Korean invasion was initially easily repelled by the well organised army of South Korea.
The North Korean invasion was initially easily repelled by the well organised army of South Korea.
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MacArthur was worried about Chinese involvement so stopped at the 38th Parallel.
MacArthur was worried about Chinese involvement so stopped at the 38th Parallel.
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General Douglas MacArthur of the US was put in charge of the UN task force and carried out a daring landing at Inchon in September 1950.
General Douglas MacArthur of the US was put in charge of the UN task force and carried out a daring landing at Inchon in September 1950.
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In response to UN advances China invaded Korea and drove the UN forces back below the 38th parallel.
In response to UN advances China invaded Korea and drove the UN forces back below the 38th parallel.
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China’s army was a professional and well equipped military machine.
China’s army was a professional and well equipped military machine.
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Chinese forces adopted guerrilla tactics against the UN forces.
Chinese forces adopted guerrilla tactics against the UN forces.
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By June 1951 the war had become a stalemate along the 38th Parallel.
By June 1951 the war had become a stalemate along the 38th Parallel.
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General MacArthur called for the use of atomic weapons to defend Korea.
General MacArthur called for the use of atomic weapons to defend Korea.
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Truman was replaced by Eisenhower (in 1952) who promised to escalate the war and unify Korea.
Truman was replaced by Eisenhower (in 1952) who promised to escalate the war and unify Korea.
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July 1953 an armistice was signed.
July 1953 an armistice was signed.
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Stalin denied any direct involvement in the war in Korea.
Stalin denied any direct involvement in the war in Korea.
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Soviet support included Soviet pilots flying aircraft with Chinese or North Korean markings.
Soviet support included Soviet pilots flying aircraft with Chinese or North Korean markings.
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The Korean War was a huge success for the US policy of containment.
The Korean War was a huge success for the US policy of containment.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Korean War
- The Korean War took place from 1950 to 1953
- Korea was divided along the 38th Parallel after World War 2
Leaders and Their Roles
- Kim Il Sung: communist leader of North Korea
- Syngman Rhee: leader of South Korea, corrupt and unpopular
Causes of the War
- North Korea launched an attack on South Korea in June 1950 with Chinese and Soviet support
- Stalin supported Kim Il Sung, even if it meant war between the USSR and the US
- America's commitment to contain communism and prevent the domino effect led to their involvement
American Involvement
- The US believed the Chinese were behind the North Korean invasion
- The advance of communism in 1949 increased America's determination to contain communism
- The US thought they could win and that China would not intervene
- Truman ordered US military support for South Korea, fearing a communist takeover
Key Events of the War
- The North Korean invasion was initially repelled by South Korea's well-organised army
- General Douglas MacArthur led the UN task force and carried out a daring landing at Inchon in September 1950
- China invaded Korea in response to UN advances, driving the UN forces back below the 38th Parallel
- The war became a stalemate along the 38th Parallel by June 1951
- General MacArthur called for the use of atomic weapons to defend Korea
Turning Points and Outcomes
- Truman was replaced by Eisenhower in 1952, who promised to escalate the war and unify Korea
- An armistice was signed in July 1953, marking the end of the war
- The Korean War was a huge success for the US policy of containment
- Stalin denied direct involvement in the war, but Soviet support included Soviet pilots flying aircraft with Chinese or North Korean markings
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