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These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the Korean War and its historical context.
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
A region where military forces are prohibited, representing a buffer zone between North and South Korea.
Mao Zedong
Leader who established the People’s Republic of China in 1949, introducing communism.
Domino Theory
The belief that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will follow like falling dominoes.
1945 Declaration of Independence
Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnam's independence from France, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Proxy War
A conflict where a major power supports a combatant but does not directly engage itself.
Korean War (1950-1953)
A conflict that arose from the division of Korea at the 38th parallel, resulting in a stalemate and division of the country.
Armistice Agreement
An agreement that ended hostilities in the Korean War and established the DMZ.