Korean War, Domino Theory, and U.S. Containment Policy

What did the UN do to help South Korea defeat North Korea?

sent aid to South Korea and got other countries to help them defeat North Korea

What did the US do to help South Korea defeat North Korea?

sent aid to help combat North Korea's powers

When did the Korean War start?

June 25, 1950

What is the North and South Korean border line called?

The Demilitarization Zone (DMZ)

What type of government does North Korea have?

autocracy

What type of government does South Korea have?

republic

What was the border line of North and South Korea called before the Korean War?

the 38th Parallel

What is the domino theory?

the idea that if one country is communist, it will spread to neighboring countries, and soon all countries will be communist

Why did the U.S. join the Korean War?

to stop the spread of communism throughout the world/the domino theory

After WWII, why did the U.S. stay in South Korea?

were trying to resist Soviet Union attempts to expand power by providing economic aid and military force to South Korea, a.k.a. "containment"