The Korean War

Question 1

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 2

After the Korean War, the division of the Korean Peninsula at the 38th parallel

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remained in place.

Question 3

best

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The United States has troops in place to help patrol the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea.

Question 4

In what year did China become a communist nation?

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1949

Question 5

When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

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North Korea had a huge number of troops.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes why President Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur in 1951?

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MacArthur had publicly criticized Truman’s approach to the war.

Question 7

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 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

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

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the United States

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the course of the Korean War during the last year-and-a-half of the conflict?

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Neither side could win an advantage.

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