Korean and Vietnam Wars Flashcard

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What two sides were involved in the Korean War?

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Communist North Korea vs. Democratic South Korea

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What is Communism?

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A system where property is owned by the community or state.

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What is the 38th Parallel?

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A line dividing Korea

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What is the role of the United Nations?

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To promote international peace, security, and cooperation

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Who was Douglass MacArthur?

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An American commander during the Korean War.

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What is an armistice?

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An agreement to stop fighting temporarily

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What is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)?

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A zone in Korea

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What was the Vietnam War?

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A war between North and South Vietnam.

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Who was Ho Chi Minh?

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A leader of North Vietnam

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What was the Gulf of Tonkin Incident?

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An attack on US ships by North Vietnamese torpedoes