Korean War & Communist China

Why was Korea divided after World War II?

Korea was divided after WWII because the U.S. and Soviet Union occupied different halves and couldn’t agree on a unified government, creating North and South Korea.

What was the significance of the 38th Parallel?

The 38th Parallel was the dividing line between Soviet

Why did North Korea invade South Korea in 1950?

North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 to try to reunify Korea under communist rule.

Why did China intervene in the Korean War?

China intervened because it feared a U.S.

What was the purpose of the DMZ?

The DMZ was created as a buffer zone to separate North and South Korea and reduce the chance of renewed fighting.

How did the Korean War increase Cold War tensions?

It turned the Cold War into a real military conflict between communist and non

What was the final outcome of the Korean War?

The war ended in a stalemate, with Korea still divided at about the 38th Parallel and no formal peace treaty signed.

How did Mao Zedong establish the People’s Republic of China?

Mao Zedong and the Communist Party won the Chinese Civil War in 1949, forcing the Nationalists to Taiwan and creating the People’s Republic of China.

What economic system did Communist China adopt?

Communist China adopted a command economy, where the government controlled industry, agriculture, and economic planning.

Why did communists win the Chinese Civil War?

The Communists won because they had strong support from peasants, better organization, and the Nationalists were weakened by corruption and low public support.