Cold War Proxy Wars

What year did the Korean War begin?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1953

• 1960

Which country became communist in 1949, significantly impacting the balance of power during the Cold War?

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Vietnam

Who supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• United States

• Soviet Union and China

• France

• Great Britain

Which major battle marked a turning point in the Vietnam War due to heavy U.S. casualties and public opinion shift?

• Battle of Dien Bien Phu

• Tet Offensive

• Battle of Inchon

• Battle of Saigon

What was the main reason for U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

• To gain territory

• To stop the spread of communism

• To support French colonial rule

• To access natural resources

Which event led to the division of Korea into North and South?

• End of World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Chinese Revolution

Explain how the growth of communism in China influenced the outcome of the Korean War.

• It led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Korea.

• It provided North Korea with military and economic support.

• It caused South Korea to become communist.

• It ended the war quickly.

Describe one consequence of the proxy wars during the Cold War for the countries involved.

• They all became superpowers.

• They experienced significant destruction and loss of life.

• They formed a single government.

• They avoided any foreign influence.

How did the U.S. apply the policy of containment in Vietnam?

• By supporting communist leaders

• By sending military advisors and troops to South Vietnam

• By withdrawing from all Asian conflicts

• By forming an alliance with North Vietnam

Analyze why China decided to support North Korea during the Korean War.

• To expand democracy in Asia

• To prevent a U.S.-backed government on its border

• To gain control of South Korea’s resources

• To support Japanese interests