The Korean War

Question 1

When WWII began, which country controlled Korea?

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Japan

Question 2

In October of 1950, UN troops pushed far into North Korea, which

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led China to become involved in the war.

Question 3

During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

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North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.

Question 4

Which country became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism?

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the United States

Question 5

Why did the spread of communism in China cause concern in the United States after World War II?

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The U.S. feared communism would spread to nearby countries in Asia.

Question 6

In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

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prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?

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The two countries are strong trading partners.

Question 8

The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

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North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.

Question 9

By July of 1950, North Korean forces had pushed South Korean forces as far south as

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Pusan.

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the state of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

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South Korea became democratic; North Korea became communist.

The Korean War Answers