Richard Canales 11th Grade US History EDSC 442S

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The “Forgotten War” Guided Notes

Historical Question: How does America’s involvement in Korea fit within the context of the Cold War?

Anticipate:

Background to the Korean War

Until the late 19th century, Korea existed as a _____ and ____ kingdom.

When did Japan colonize Korea and when did the colonization end?

What two world powers liberated Korea?

The 38th Parallel: Splitting Korea

What is the 38th parallel and how was it used?

Why did the USSR support Kim Il-sung’s government?

Why did the US support Syngman Rhee’s government?

The Truman Doctrine

The Truman Doctrine outlined the US policy of_______.
Why was Truman motivated to make this policy?

Two Koreas
List two reasons why Korea became politically divided.
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(Two Koreas cont.)

The Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)
officially became separate nations in _____.
Discussion Break Notes (optional):

Outbreak of the War

What weakened Rhee’s government in South Korea?

What is a guerilla fighter?

Kim launched a massive invasion on June__, 19__ .

The American Response
President Truman set a precedent by skipping a formal congressional ____ of war.
What new international organization did Truman send a petition to?

What actions did this organization take?

MacArthur’s force was named the ________ .

Early Phase
Identify three challenges the US and UNC faced at the beginning of the war.

Turning the Tide

An _____ landing at Incheon behind enemy lines on September 14, 1950 allowed
the recapture of Seoul.
How did the UNC’s goals for the war change after retaking Seoul?

China Enters the War

List two reasons why China agreed to enter the war.

How did China’s early successes change its goals for the war?
Stalemate and Negotiation
Why was MacArthur fired?

Why did both sides begin to consider an armistice?

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Stalemate and Negotiation 2

Why did the war continue for two more years?

What was different about this stage of the war?

Stalemate and Negotiation 3

Identify 3 issues that complicated negotiations.

Why was the war still destructive in the final phase?

Armistice
Identify five changes in 1953 that finally led to an armistice.

Legacy of the Korean War

The front line became the_______________. This zone marked the new border and remained a site of
tension after the war
How did the Korean War guarantee a US presence in South Korea?

Why can the Korean War be considered a test of the Truman Doctrine?

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