US COLD WAR QUIZ

The Korean War began in 1950 and ended in 1953. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the war?

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces

• The signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement

• The Battle of Inchon

• The entry of China into the war

The status of the Cold War between the U.S.A and the U.S.S.R was:

• A period of direct military conflict

• A period of political tension and military rivalry

• A time of peaceful cooperation

• An era of economic partnership

What type of government was developed after the Russian departure in 1949?

• Communist

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Authoritarian

What provided a strong temptation to invade from the North?

• The strength of the South

• The relative weakness of the South

• The support from the Soviet Union

• The U.S. Defensive Perimeter

On June 30, 1950, the U.S. sent troops to the country led by _______.

• Douglas MacArthur

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George S. Patton

• Omar Bradley

The aim of the American intervention in Korea was to:

• contain the spread of communism and liberate Korea

• support the North Korean government

• establish a new government in Japan

• expand American territory

What happened to the U.S.'s offensive strategy during the Korean War?

• The U.S. maintained a consistent offensive strategy throughout the war.

• The U.S. offensive strategy was halted due to Chinese intervention.

• The U.S. offensive strategy was successful in unifying Korea.

• The U.S. offensive strategy focused on naval battles.

By January, 1951, what significant event occurred in the Korean War?

• The Korean War began

• The Battle of Inchon occurred

• The Chinese forces entered the war

• The armistice was signed

In March, 1951, the U.S. regained lost territory and pushed North Korea back to which parallel?

• 17th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 49th parallel

What was the primary objective of the North Korean invasion of South Korea in 1950?

• To gain control of South Korean resources

• To unify Korea under communist rule

• To establish a buffer zone against the U.S.

• To test the military strength of the United Nations