Korean War

What caused the outbreak of the Korean War?

75,000 soldiers were supported by Soviet Union

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

Communists take over the War; they conquered the world

When did the Korean War begin?

June 25, 1950

How did President Harry S. Truman view the Korean War?

committed American forces to a combined United Nations military effort and named Gen

Explain how Korean was divided between the northern half and the southern half. How did this division occur? Where did this division occur?

it occurred after WWII; U.S. and the Soviet Union fought; the 38th Parallel

By the end of the decade, two new states had formed on the peninsula. In the ______, the anti-communist dictator ______ (1875-1965) enjoyed the reluctant support of the American government; in the ______, the communist dictator ______ (1912-1994) enjoyed the slightly more enthusiastic support of the Soviets.

south; Syngman Rhee; north; Kim Il Sung

Who was Douglas MacArthur?

the commander of the allied land forces in the Pacific who developed a plan to handle problems