The Korean War - 1950

Introduction

Comprehension

Geography

The Japanese had occupied and controlled the Korean Peninsula during World War II. When the war ended, it was decided that Korea would be divided into two countries. North Korea would become a communist country, and South Korea would eventually adopt American style democracy and free market economics.

However, in 1950, the North Koreans invaded South Korea and the first military conflict of The Cold War began. The communist countries of the Soviet Union and China backed the North Koreans. America sent troops to South Korea in order to stop the spread of communism.

Again, just like in World War II, millions of soldiers and civilians would lose their lives. Terrible stories of starvation became common, and many people froze to death or lost limbs to the harsh Korean winter. The Chinese sent thousands of soldiers to Korea in order to secure influence on the Peninsula.

In July 1953, hostilities ended with an agreement on both sides to end military hostilities. The countries of North and South Korea accepted a demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 38th parallel. Technically, the war never ended.

America and South Korea maintain large military forces on their side of the DMZ, and North Korea maintains one of the largest military forces in the world on their side of the border.

For the free world, the Korean War established the ideology of containment. Until the end of the The Cold War, America and the free countries of the world would continually try to stop the spread of communism.

The Korean War - 1950

Comprehension

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During World War II ___________ had occupied the Korean peninsula.
Russia
China
Japan
Viet Nam
Eventually, South Korea would adopt American style _____________.
democracy and free market economics
central planning
communism
socialism
What country invaded South Korea?
France
Belgium
America
North Korea
America sent troops to South Korea in order to stop the spread of ___________.
democracy
communism
anarchy
fascism
For the free world the Korean War established the ideology of ____________.
appeasement
acceptance
containment
the domino theory
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Geography

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Number three is the continent of _____.
North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
North America is ___________ of Asia.
north
south
east
west
Australia is ___________ of Asia.
southeast
northeast
southwest
north
South America is __________ of Europe.
southwest
north
east
northwest
Antarctica is ___________.
at the top of the world
at the bottom of the world
inside Asia
inside Africa
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The Korean War - 1950
Introduction
Comprehension
Geography