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Cold War & Korean War
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Who was the first president to fight in the Cold War?
Richard Nixon
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
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How did the
Korean War
begin?
China didn't like South Korea so they attacked
North Korean invaded South Korea
USSR invaded Afghanistan
3
What was the cause of the Cold War?
There was no actual cause of the Cold war
US and USSR had interest differences & feared of each other
Communism was broadening out
4
The 'Bay of Pigs' is referring to ..?
Soviet Unions invasion of Hungary.
Soviet Union’s attempt to install nuclear weapons in Haiti
U.S. attempt to overthrow the Cuban government
5
North Korea Formed an alliance with which
2
countries?
China & USSR
United Nations & Soviet Union
United States & France
6
The
Korean Conflict
was never officially declared a "war".
Both because back then it wasn't called a war but now it is
False
True
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What role did
Douglas McArthur
play in the Korean War?
Great military tactics for the US, allowing almost a War win
Brought lots Of fun and creativity
8
Who was
Kim Il Sung
?
Anti-communist leader of South Korea
A dictatorial leader of North Korea
Commander and chief of the Axis powers
9
Why was the
Yalta
Conference
held?
To plan the final defeat and occupation of Nazis Germany
to divide the US and give some of their military secrets
10
How was the proxy war used during the Cold War?
used as puppets; Viet. War and Korean War
proxy wars aren't real
11
what role did the
Truman Doctrine
play in during Cold War?
US aid for countries threatened by communism
USSR aid to countries that support communism
12
Why did the US enter the
Korean War?
Fear of communism
ready to show off their military skills
Tired of feeling like an outcast; wanted trouble
13
What parallel divided the North and South Korea?
23rd
17th
38th
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What does
containment
mean?
To prevent the spread of communism
To tame bad behavior or temper
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What was the
DMZ
used for, during the Korean War? (
Demilitarized Zone
)
Removal of all military forces from an area
To have execute all military association
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When did the
Korean War
start and end?
Jan. 30, 1955 - Dec. 15, 1959
jun. 25, 1950 - jul. 27, 1953
Jun.25, 1950 - never ended
Apr. 15, 1998 - current year
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Who were involved in the
Yalta Conference? ( Hint 3 key people)
President Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill
President Nixon, Adolf Hitler, Jason Borne
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When did the Cold War start?
1954
1945
1988
1925
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what was the outcome of the
Korean War?
Negotiated a treaty and a DMZ created near the 38th parallel
South Korea won because the use of mental power
Neither side won. The conflict stil continues
North Korea won because of military strength
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The two
superpowers
in the Cold War Was the U.S and Russia.
False; U.S and USSR
True
