1. What was USA’s foreign policy up until 1949?
Containment
Write down what you can remember about each of these events
What do each of these events relate to?
NSC 68 produced on the 12th April 1950
How does this document influence US foreign policy?

2. Why do the USA become involved in the Korean War?
The People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea) was under the influence of the Soviet Union
Kim Il Sung established a communist government in the North
1948 Korea was split along the 38th parallel into North and South
Syngman Rhee established a right-wing nationalist government in the South
Why do the USA become involved in the Korean War?
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) was under the influence of the USA

3. Why did North Korea invade South Korea?
What is the USA’s biggest fear about Korea?
June 25th 1950 North Korean troops advanced over the 38th parallel
Why did North Korea invade South Korea?
According to US foreign policy thinking who is behind the attack?
According to US foreign policy how should the USA respond?

4. Using today’s work respond to the question on the forum
Were the Americans right to get involved?
Using today’s work respond to the question on the forum
Complete the sheet. What were each of the leader’s thinking when the Korean war broke out