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The Korean War

The Korean War. The Battle Over Communism. Trouble in China & Korea. The United States and Soviet Union could not wait to spread their ideas to more countries. The fight was on and they began to play “tug of war” over weak countries like China and Korea . Civil War in china.

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The Korean War

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  1. The Korean War The Battle Over Communism

  2. Trouble in China & Korea The United States and Soviet Union could not wait to spread their ideas to more countries. The fight was on and they began to play “tug of war” over weak countries like China and Korea.

  3. Civil War in china

  4. Civil war in china

  5. Civil War in China

  6. Civil War in China

  7. Looking towards Korea Now that China is Communist, the Soviet Union has a new ally or friend. The Soviet Union gets greedy and wants to take Korea, but not all of Korea wants to be taken over. The United States wants to make up for losing China and tries to save Korea.

  8. Korea: Before the war • After WWII, Korea was split into two: • North: • Capital: Pyongyang • Leader: Kim Ill Sung • South: • Capital: Seoul • Leader: Syngman Rhee

  9. Korea: Before the War • In 1950, the Soviet Union wanted all of Korea and convinced North Korea to attack, giving them weapons. • North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel or the border between both countries

  10. Korea: During the war • South Korea asked the U.N. for support & the U.S. sent 520,000 troops. • U.S. General MacArthur thought the U.S. could win Korea if we bombed North Korea. • North Koreainvaded South Korea, pushing the U.S. out of the country.

  11. Korea: During the War • In 1951, the war resulted in a stalemateor a tie. • An armisticeor agreement was signed to cease firing and re-adjusting the border on the 38th Parallel.

  12. What are you going to do? • You and your group mates are now the leaders of South Korea. • There are a few questions you need to answer about your country before you can take it over. • You will receive three confidential or “top secret” folders with suggestions on how you should handle North Korea. • Remember: • North Korea has support from China and the Soviet Union. • The Soviet Union, China, and now North Korea are Communist. • The United States and United Nations are willing to help you.

  13. Brinkmanship: You make the call • Will you sign the armistice? Why or why not • How will you address the death toll? • Do you think the North & South can stay united based on the plan you chose?

  14. The Korean War: A Recap

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