Ch. 33 sec. 3 Answers

1. After World War II, who controlled Korea north of the 38th parallel 1. After World War II, who controlled Korea north of the 38th parallel? south?

1. After World War II, who controlled Korea north of the 38th parallel 1. After World War II, who controlled Korea north of the 38th parallel? south? … Communists (USSR) in North; Non-Communist (US) in South

2. What did the North Koreans do on June 25, 1950?

2. What did the North Koreans do on June 25, 1950? … surprise attack on South

3. What happened in Korea in July 1953?

3. What happened in Korea in July 1953? … UN and North Korea sign peace agreement

4. Which side of Korea does the U.S. support today? North or South

4. Which side of Korea does the U.S. support today? North or South … South (still)

5. What nations made up what was called Indochina in the early 1900s, and who controlled the area?

5. What nations made up what was called Indochina in the early 1900s, and who controlled the area? Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos -- France

6. Describe the Domino Theory in Asia.

6. Describe the Domino Theory in Asia. … nations like a row of dominos, one falls to communism, then all will follow

7. When Vietnam was divided at 17 degrees north latitude, who controlled the north? south?

7. When Vietnam was divided at 17 degrees north latitude, who controlled the north? south? … Communists in North; Non-Communists in South

8. By 1973, who “won” in Vietnam? North or South

8. By 1973, who “won” in Vietnam? North or South … North (Communists)

9. Who were the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia?

9. Who were the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia? … Communist rebels in Cambodia with Pol Pot as their leader

10. What did the United States do with Vietnam in 1995?

10. What did the United States do with Vietnam in 1995? … “normalized” relations