The Korean War 1950-1953 Lecture # 4 Standard 10.9.4

Standard 10.9.4 Analyze the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Tse-Tung and the subsequent political and economic upheavals in China Great Leap Forward Cultural Revolution Tiananmen Square Uprising Essential Question: What was the reason for the U.S. involvement in the Korean War, and how did it relate to the Cold War?

War Comes to Korea Korea was independent until Japan conquered it in the early 20th century Korea split in two after WWII Divided along the 38th parallel

Capitalist Communists in North Korea Supported by China/Soviet Union- invades South Korea (1950) Capitalists in South Korea- supported by US sent General MacArthur in to lead the UN troops after Northern Communists invaded Communist Capitalist MacArthur calls for nuclear attack~ Fired

Outcome… Turned into stalemate (neither sides wins) Remains divided on 38th parallel Ceasefire signed to end fighting~ 1953 No peace treaty ever negotiated

Two Very Different Koreas South Korea = Capitalist Middle class prospered Direct Elections held Successful transition into democracy North Korea = Communist Kim IL Sung emphasized self-reliance Kept N. Korea isolated and poor Glorified “Great Leader” Propaganda

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Lectures 1-4 Quizlet What was the Truman Doctrine? What was the Marshall Plan? What was the Berlin Airlift? Who backed Eastern Germany? Western? Why was the Berlin Wall Created? Describe the process of collectivization in a communist society? What was Mao’s Great Leap Forward? Was it successful? What was Mao’s Cultural Revolution? What age group did he target? Why? What happened in Tiananmen Square?

Standards check questions Answer standards check questions on pages 521-527. (4 questions) Answer question #5 (p.527) in chapter assessment. Must be in complete sentences/or write out questions Due Today