Korean War Flashcard

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Underlying reason for the Korean War?

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A front for the Cold War between the USA and the USSR.

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Domino theory: spread of Communism from one country to another.

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Spread of Communism from one country to another.

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Plausible reason for USA to go to war in Korea?

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Undermine Communism and protect the American way of life.

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Stalin's role in the Korean War

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Supported the invasion of South Korea

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Trigger for the Korean War?

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Threat of attack from North Korea.

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Americans' response to North Korean invasion of South Korea?

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Recaptured South Korea and invaded North Korea.

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Outcome of Chinese involvement in Korean War?

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Suffered heavy casualties but captured South Korea.

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President in 1953 who ended the Korean War truce

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Korean War death estimate?

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10 million

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Impact of the Korean War on global politics?

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Intensified the Cold War between the USA and USSR.