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BELLWORK. What was HUAC? Who were the Hollywood 10? Explain the similarities and differences between the ways in which both Germany and Korea became divided into two separate countries. Why did Kim Il Sung want to attack the South? Describe the four stages of fighting during the Korean War.
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BELLWORK • What was HUAC? • Who were the Hollywood 10? • Explain the similarities and differences between the ways in which both Germany and Korea became divided into two separate countries. • Why did Kim Il Sung want to attack the South? • Describe the four stages of fighting during the Korean War. • THINKER: In the United States, the Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” Why do you think this is?
Syngman Rhee • 1945 - leader of provisional government in ROK • Appointed by US because he was pro-Western and anti-communist • After elections in 1948, became first president of South Korea • Extremely oppressive and unpopular in South Korea
Kim Il Sung • Leader of North Korea from its establishment (1948) until his death (1994) • Member of CCP (Fought in CCW) • A Major in the Soviet Red Army during WWII • Soviets installed him as leader of prov.gov. in December 1945 • Created Korean People’s Army (KPA) with direct aide from Stalin • In 1948, the DPRK was established and Kim was chosen as premier (against UN)
North Korea’s Cult of Personality His death & propaganada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOMyNOS4sc
General Douglas MacArthur • How was he involved in WWII? • In charge of UN forces in Korea • Under his command, forces launched an amphibious invasion at Incheon and were successful in pushing the North Koreans back. • Urged the US to use the atomic bomb against China……caused his dismissal in 1951.
Effects of the Korean War • South Korea • North Korea • China • USSR • US • UN • Class will be divided into six groups. • It is your job to explain how each one of the groups was affected by the Korean War. • Consider both long and short term effects