Korean War and McCarthyism The Cold War Korean War and McCarthyism

Origins of the Cold War 1949- Mao Zedong- Communist leader of China, overthrew the nationalist government in China American’s fear of communism grew, and the government focused their attention in Asia.

Communism in Asia

Korean War North Korea-Communist Gov’t South Korea- Democratic Gov’t 1950- North Korea invades South Korea to start the Korean War. The United Nations led by the U.S. came to the aid of South Korea and attacked the communist forces

The Korean War

The Korean War The U.S. pushes the N. Korean forces, and pursues them into the northern territory. The Chinese enter the war and push the U.S. forces back towards the 38th parallel. The war ends in a stalemate, and the Koreas are divided into North and South at the 38th parallel