Conflict in Korea (AQA GCSE History: Wider World Depth Study (Paper 1: Section B)): Flashcards
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Which country ruled Korea from 1910 until 1945?
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Which country ruled Korea from 1910 until 1945?
Japan ruled Korea from 1910 until 1945.
Many Korean nationalists fled north to to escape Japanese brutality.
Many Korean nationalists fled north to China to escape Japanese brutality.
True or False?
Most Koreans were happy living under Japanese rule.
False.
Most Koreans hated Japanese rule and wanted a free, independent Korea.
On what date did Stalin declare war on Japan?
Stalin declared war on Japan on 8th August 1945.
Korea was divided along the parallel in 1945.
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel in 1945.
Which capital city came under US control in the south of Korea?
Seoul came under US control in the south of Korea.
Define 38th parallel.
The 38th parallel was the line agreed by the USA and USSR in 1945 dividing Korea into a Soviet-controlled north and a US-controlled south.
Who was the communist leader of North Korea (DPRK)?
The communist leader of North Korea (DPRK) was Kim Il Sung.
Who was the anti-communist leader of South Korea (ROK)?
The anti-communist leader of South Korea (ROK) was Syngman Rhee.
True or False?
Kim Il Sung took land from rich landowners and gave it to poorer people.
True.
This made him popular with many desperately poor peasants.
On what date did North Korea invade South Korea?
North Korea invaded South Korea on 25th June 1950.
Within three days of the invasion, the southern capital had been captured.
Within three days of the invasion, the southern capital Seoul had been captured.
Roughly how many North Korean troops returned home after fighting in the Chinese Civil War?
Around 70,000 North Korean troops returned home after fighting in the Chinese Civil War.
Roughly how many Koreans came under US control in the south?
Around 16 million Koreans came under US control in the south.
Who was US President at the time of the invasion of South Korea?
The US President at the time of the invasion of South Korea was Harry S. Truman.
Define the Truman Doctrine.
The Truman Doctrine was Truman's 1947 declaration that the USA would fight to protect any country threatened by a communist takeover.
Define the Domino Theory.
The Domino Theory was the idea that if one country became communist, communism would spread to neighbouring countries one after another.
The Truman Doctrine was declared in a speech in .
The Truman Doctrine was declared in a speech in 1947.
True or False?
Truman saw the North Korean invasion as a test of his containment policy.
True.
With elections due in November 1950, he could not afford to look weak.
In which month and year were US presidential elections due, raising the stakes for Truman?
US presidential elections were due in November 1950, raising the stakes for Truman.
Why did the USSR boycott the United Nations in 1950?
The USSR boycotted the United Nations in 1950 in protest at the US vetoing Communist China from joining the UN Security Council.
The UN Security Council declared North Korea an and ordered them to leave South Korea.
The UN Security Council declared North Korea an illegal aggressor and ordered them to leave South Korea.
Which American general commanded the UN forces in Korea?
The American general who commanded the UN forces in Korea was General Douglas MacArthur.
What percentage of the UN force's troops were provided by the US?
The US provided 50% of the UN force's troops.
How many other countries besides the US contributed to the UN force?
44 other countries besides the US contributed to the UN force.
True or False?
The USSR was present at the UN and able to veto the Korea resolution.
False.
The USSR was boycotting the UN, so it could not veto the resolution.
To which southeastern port did MacArthur first rush reinforcements?
MacArthur first rushed reinforcements to the southeastern port of Pusan.
At which port city did MacArthur launch a surprise attack from the sea?
MacArthur launched a surprise attack from the sea at the port city of Inchon.
Inchon was just km from Seoul.
Inchon was just 40 km from Seoul.
By when had all North Korean troops been driven back past the 38th parallel?
All North Korean troops had been driven back past the 38th parallel by early October 1950.
True or False?
UN troops stopped at the 38th parallel and did not advance into North Korea.
False.
They kept advancing into North Korea.
Which Chinese leader warned UN troops not to approach the Chinese border?
The Chinese leader who warned UN troops not to approach the Chinese border was Mao Zedong.
On what date did China launch its attack in support of North Korea?
China launched its attack in support of North Korea on 25th October 1950.
China's attack in support of North Korea involved well-equipped troops.
China's attack in support of North Korea involved 200,000 well-equipped troops.
By which month was Seoul back under UN control after the Chinese intervention?
Seoul was back under UN control after the Chinese intervention by March 1951.
Why did MacArthur want to keep fighting after South Korea was liberated?
MacArthur wanted to keep fighting after South Korea was liberated because he wanted to defeat China and reunite Korea.
When did Truman dismiss MacArthur as commander-in-chief?
Truman dismissed MacArthur as commander-in-chief in April 1951.
Define containment.
Containment was Truman's policy of stopping communism from spreading; he was satisfied once South Korea was liberated and communism contained.
True or False?
MacArthur advocated using atomic bombs to overcome China.
True.
He also defied orders and sent troops back into North Korea.
Define stalemate.
A stalemate is a situation where neither side can make progress; by mid-1951 neither side could break through around the 38th parallel.
By the middle of , the fighting had become bogged down in a stalemate.
By the middle of 1951, the fighting had become bogged down in a stalemate.
Around which line were both sides stuck in fortified positions and minefields?
Both sides were stuck in fortified positions and minefields around the 38th parallel.
When did peace talks begin in Korea?
Peace talks began in Korea in July 1951.
Which two issues caused the early peace talks to fail?
The early peace talks failed because of disagreements over the return of captured prisoners and territory.
True or False?
War in the air continued between the fighter jets of both sides during the stalemate.
True.
An enormous American aerial bombing campaign killed hundreds of thousands, including many civilians.
Who became US President in November 1952 and wanted the fighting to stop?
Dwight D. Eisenhower became US President in November 1952 and wanted the fighting to stop.
When did Stalin die, encouraging both sides to negotiate?
Stalin died in March 1953, encouraging both sides to negotiate.
Define armistice.
An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting; the Korean armistice was signed on 27 July 1953.
On what date was the Korean armistice signed?
The Korean armistice was signed on 27 July 1953.
The armistice was signed between North Korea, China and the .
The armistice was signed between North Korea, China and the UN.
How wide was the demilitarised zone created by the armistice?
The demilitarised zone created by the armistice was two kilometres wide.
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