The Korean War

General Douglas MacArthur

A U.S. general during the Korean War. The President fired him for not listening to his orders.

containment

A goal to stop the spread of communism. The US had to use military and non military actions to stop the spread.

democracy

A government controlled by its citizens, either directly or through representatives.

Cold War

A political conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield.

communism

A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country.

armistice

An agreement to stop fighting

demilitarized zone

An area where no military forces or weapons are allowed

38th parallel

Dividing line between North and South Korea

President Harry Truman

He was the 33rd President of the United States from 1945-53. His policy of communist containment started the Cold War, and he initiated U.S. involvement in the Korean War.

stalemate

Neither side wins; The Korean War ended in a stalemate.

What event started the Korean War?

North Korea invaded South Korea

domino theory

The belief that if one country fell to communism then others would .

Korean War

The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea.