Korean War - Quick Review

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Korea was divided into 2 (Blank 1) at the (Blank 2) after WWII

Blank 1: zones of occupation

Blank 2: 38th Parallel

<p>Blank 1: zones of occupation</p><p>Blank 2: 38th Parallel</p>
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What country controlled the North versus the South?

The Soviet Union controlled the North and the U.S. controlled the South.

<p>The Soviet Union controlled the North and the U.S. controlled the South.</p>
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North Korea invaded and advanced quickly during this year. Who demanded that they withdraw?

1950 - The United Nations (UN)

<p>1950 - The United Nations (UN)</p>
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Each side was supported by external powers (Name the powers)

battle between Communists and Anti-Communists

<p>battle between Communists and Anti-Communists</p>
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Which side won the war?

Fought to a draw, armistice was signed in 1953

<p>Fought to a draw, armistice was signed in 1953</p>
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How many casualties were there? How many injured?

U.S. casualties: 54,000 dead and 103,000 wounded

Chinese and Korean casualties were each at least 10x as high as those in the U.S.

<p>U.S. casualties: 54,000 dead and 103,000 wounded</p><p>Chinese and Korean casualties were each at least 10x as high as those in the U.S.</p>