Untitled Flashcards Set

1 -Where was the division in Korea?

The 38th parallel.

2 -Who occupied North Korea after WWII? 

The Soviet Union occupied North Korea 

3 -Who occupied South Korea after WWII?

The United States occupied South Korea.

4 -Why did the Soviet Union believe the U.S. was not interested in Korea?

Because they were focused on Europe.

5 -Why did the Soviet Union not vote against United Nation intervention in Korea?

Because they were boycotting the UN.

6 -Why was the war labeled as a “police action”?

Because it was framed as police action.

7 -Who commanded the troops in South Korea?

General Douglas MacArthur.

8 -Why is it called the Korean Conflict?

Because it was not officially declared war.

9 -Why is it sometimes referred to as the forgotten war?

Because it received less and less attention over time.