History Final: Korean War

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Explain the divide between North and South Korea

After WW2 Korea fell to the Americans and USSR. They decided to split it. (Russia- North) (US- South)

In what way did the growing conflict in Korea symbolize the overall Cold War?

It symbolized the larger conflict between the US and USSR

When did the Korean War begin

June 25th, 1950

Who was the Communist dictator of the North?

Kim II sung

Who was the anti communist dictator in the South

Syngman Rhee

Explain the tensions between MacArthur and Truman and the result

Truman didn't want a war with China and MacArthur did. MacArthur got fired

Who was Douglas MacArthur?

US General

What role did China play in the conflict? How did it impact the decisions of Americans?

US troops crossed the 38th parallel and China sent troops to N.K. & warmed US to keep away or a war would happen.

What started the Korean War

When North Korea soldiers crossed the 38th parallel.

Explain how the Korean War ended.

•President signed peace talks with the North •both sides agreed to cease fire and keep 38th parallel •signed an armistice


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