1. Section 2 The Cold War Heats Up
Chapter 18
Section 2
The Cold War Heats Up

2. China Becomes Communist
Nationalists
Communists
Chiang Kai-Shek
Supported by U.S. - $2 billion
Inefficient, corrupt
1949 fled to Taiwan
Mao Zedong
Worked to win peasant support
1949 established the People’s Republic of China
American public stunned
President says its due to weak leadership
Not prepared for war in Asia
Americans fear Communism

3. Korean War Korea is divided in 2 North – communist South - democratic
June 25, 1950 – North Korea surprise attack on South Korea. Why?????
June 27 – Truman orders soldiers to support South Korea
United Nations- 16 nations send over 500,000 soldiers (90% American)

5. U.S. Fights in Korea General Douglas MacArthur leads UN forces
UN troops approach Korean/ Chinese border
Nov – China sends 300,000 soldiers to join North Korea
MacArthur calls for use of nuclear weapons against China!!!!!!

6. MacArthur Versus Truman
MacArthur attempts to influence members of Congress about war against China
April 11, 1951 Truman fires MacArthur

7.                                                               IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT With deep regret I have concluded that General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is unable to give his wholehearted support to the policies of the United States Government and of the United Nations in matters pertaining to his official duties. In view of the specific responsibilities imposed upon me by the Constitution of the United States and the added responsibility which has been entrusted to me by the United Nations, I have decided that I must make a change of command in the Far East. I have, therefore, relieved General MacArthur of his commands and have designated Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway as his successor. Full and vigorous debate on matters of national policy is a vital element in the constitutional system of our free democracy. It is fundamental., however, that military commanders must be governed by the policies and directives issued to them in the manner provided by our laws and Constitution. In time of crisis, this consideration is particularly compelling.

8. Settling for Stalemate
July 1953 armistice is signed
Cease-fire at existing battle line
Demilitarized zone between both sides
War costs $67 billion
Rejection of Democratic Party
Increased fear of Communism

10. Who won the Korean War???