an agreement to stop fighting that is made between two countries

the pre-war border between North Korea and South Korea

a conflict where some groups fight on behalf of a larger country, which does not participate directly itself

Consequences of the Korean War

History

In this unit, pupils looked at events in China, Korea and Vietnam and how they affected global relations. In 'Cold War development: how peaceful was 'peaceful co-existence'?', students will consider the development of the Cold War and the events and competition that caused the Cold War to progress.

In 'Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'?', pupils studied the events that led to the outbreak of the Cold War. In 'Cold War development: how did the Cold War develop in Asia?', pupils will look at events in China, Korea and Vietnam and how they affected global relations.

Cold War development: how did the Cold War develop in Asia? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Write the missing word: The Korean War has been often considered the first proxy war between the {{}} during the Cold War.

trying to remove countries from communist control 

trying to stop the spread of communism to countries

trying to destabilise capitalist countries

The USA had a roll back strategy in Korea. What was this strategy?

Complete the sentence: The pre-war border between North and South Korea was located on the...

accepted Soviet control over all of Korea

How did President Eisenhower decide to manage the Korean War in 1953?

gave financial aid to China and North Korea

readied nuclear weapons to be used by North Korea

How did the USSR participate in the Korean War? 

Stalin agreed to support China, then went back on his word.

Stalin limited the support he gave to China.

Stalin fully supported China but did not do anything to prove it.

Stalin charged China the full price for supplies.

How did the Korean War put strain on Sino-Soviet relations?

Complete the sentence: An {{}} in the Korean War occurred after the US became involved. 

Which country led an invasion that triggered the Korean War?

Who advised President Truman to launch a nuclear attack on China?

Which word describes a situation in which neither group involved in a conflict can win or get an advantage?

What would have meant an 'appeasement of communism' in the eyes of many Americans?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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