AnswersRMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2The Korean War

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Which country became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism?

A
the Soviet Union
B
China
C
the United States
D
Japan
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Which of the following statements best describes why President Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur in 1951?

A
North Korea had won the war by 1951, so Truman fired MacArthur to save face.
B
Because the war ended in a stalemate, MacArthur had not done the job he was assigned to do.
C
MacArthur had publicly criticized Truman’s approach to the war.
D
Truman wanted to invade China, but MacArthur had refused to lead his troops on such a dangerous mission.
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During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

t
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
S
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
t
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
N
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
4

In October of 1950, UN troops pushed far into North Korea, which

c
caused North Korea to lose the war badly.
c
caused South Korea to lose the war badly.
l
led General MacArthur to stop his advances.
l
led China to become involved in the war.
5

When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

A
North Korea had a huge number of troops.
B
North Korea had the support of the United Nations.
C
North Korea was led by Douglas MacArthur.
D
North Korea was led by Syngman Rhee.
6

In what year did China become a communist nation?

A
1929
B
1939
C
1949
D
1959
7

The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

S
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
N
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
S
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
N
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
8

After the Korean War, the division of the Korean Peninsula at the 38th parallel

w
was eliminated.
r
remained in place.
w
was moved north.
w
was moved south.
9

When WWII began, which country controlled Korea?

A
France
B
England
C
China
D
Japan
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T
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops from the region and left North and South Korea to work out their issues alone.
T
The United States continues the war on the side of South Korea, in hopes of gaining ground from the communists.
T
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops except those along the Yalu River between China and North Korea.
T
The United States has troops in place to help patrol the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea.
11

In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
B
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
C
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
D
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
12

The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

A
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
B
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
C
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
D
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
13

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?

A
The two countries are bitter enemies.
B
The two countries are neutral toward one another.
C
The two countries are strong trading partners.
D
The two countries are allied together against Russia.
14

During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

A
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
B
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
C
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
D
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
15

Which of the following statements best describes why President Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur in 1951?

A
North Korea had won the war by 1951, so Truman fired MacArthur to save face.
B
Because the war ended in a stalemate, MacArthur had not done the job he was assigned to do.
C
MacArthur had publicly criticized Truman’s approach to the war.
D
Truman wanted to invade China, but MacArthur had refused to lead his troops on such a dangerous mission.
16

Which of the following statements best describes the state of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

A
South Korea became communist; North Korea became democratic.
B
South Korea became democratic; North Korea became communist.
C
Both South Korea and North Korea became democratic.
D
Both South Korea and North Korea became communist.
17

Why did the spread of communism in China cause concern in the United States after World War II?

A
The U.S. feared communism would spread to nearby countries in Asia.
B
The U.S. believed communism would replace democracy in Europe
C
The U.S. was planning to establish communist governments in Asia.
D
The U.S. thought communism would improve economic equality worldwide.
18

Which of the following statements best describes the course of the Korean War during the last year-and-a-half of the conflict?

A
Casualties were minimal.
B
Neither side could win an advantage.
C
North Korean troops overran UN forces.
D
The policy of containment was a failure.
19

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?

A
The two countries are bitter enemies.
B
The two countries are neutral toward one another.
C
The two countries are strong trading partners.
D
The two countries are allied together against Russia.
20

When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

A
North Korea had a huge number of troops.
B
North Korea had the support of the United Nations.
C
North Korea was led by Douglas MacArthur.
D
North Korea was led by Syngman Rhee.

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