The Korean War

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

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Pusan.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

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

Question 6

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 7

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

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remained in place.

Question 8

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

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the United States

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