Outbreak of the Korean War
I can explain the causes and development of the Korean War.
Outbreak of the Korean War
I can explain the causes and development of the Korean War.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- North Korea was communist and South Korea was capitalist.
- North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950.
- American-led UN forces intervened to defend South Korea.
- UN forces crossed the 38th parallel and entered into North Korea.
- The UN campaign in North Korea triggered China's entry into the war.
Keywords
Reunification - process in which a country that was divided is joined together again as one country
Domino Theory - belief that if one country became communist, others near it would more easily become communist too
Escalate - to become or make something become greater or more serious
Stalemate - a situation in which neither group involved in a conflict can win or get an advantage
Common misconception
China and the USSR fought alongside North Korea from the beginning of the Korean War.
China and the USSR supported the North Korean invasion but did not participate. China only joined the war at a later stage.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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