Korean War

What Parallel did the US/USSR decide to split Korea at after WWII

38th parallel

Who invaded South Korea in June of 1950 and occupied the South Korean capital of (name capital)

North Korea; Seoul

As South Korea began to fall, who intervened because Russias withdrawal

The UN

Who was appointed as the Supreme Commander of all UN Forces

Douglas MacArthur

Where did the US/UN reinvaded Korea and quickly pushed North Korean forces in September 1950?

Yalu River

The Yalu River is the natural border between what two countries?

Korea and China

What weapon did MacArthur immediately called for the use of against China. 

Bombs

Who refused Mac’s request and publicly criticized him including to members of Congress.

President Truman

Who did Truman replace MacArthur with?

Matthew Ridgway

Who did Truman give the order too to hold down the line at the 38th Parallel and essentially fight a “Limited War”?

Ridgeway

Peace talks with China/North Korea stalled for over a year until the _____ administration took over

Truman

What did the Truman administration sign once they took over that ended hostilities in Korea?

An armistice

The 38th parallel is a dividing line between “2 _____”

Koreas

How many AMERICAN lives were taken in the Korean War?

55,000

What is the Korean War seen as in American History? “The _______ War”

Forgotten