1. What causes the conflict in Korea and how is it resolved?
The Korean War
What causes the conflict in Korea and how is it resolved?

2. Conflict in Korea vs. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
North Korea
Common Name
South Korea
Communist
Economy/Govt
Capitalist Democracy
Soviet Union & People’s Rep of China
Allies
United States, Britain, Republic of China
Kim Il-Sung
Leader
Syngman Rhee
Pyongyang
Capital City
Seoul

3. A Country Divided
1945: US & Soviets want to spread influence to Korea
UN decides to split country at 38th Parallel, two countries form, N. Korea & S. Korea
US sends money to S. Korea
Soviets send weapons to N. Korea’s leader Kim Il-Sung
Stalin encourages Kim to invade S. Korea, says don’t worry about Truman
June 25th, 1950: N. Korea invades S. Korea
S. Korea turns to the UN for help
When Soviets are absent, UN votes to use troops in Korea

4. UN enters the War
Begin reading at “Meanwhile” (2nd paragraph on page 543)
How much land did North Koreans control?
From what two areas did UN troops attack?
What type of military move is this called and what was the result?

5. You’re Fired! Korean War 1950-1953
As N. Korean troops retreated, MacArthur pushed on to the Yalu River
Mao is worried sends Peoples Lib Army into N. Korea & pushes UN troops back into S. Kor.
MacArthur counterattacks but asks Truman to use A-bomb & invade China
Truman refuses, “Can’t expand the war” + Soviets have bomb now
MacArthur goes behind the President’s back, so Truman fires him
Truman loses public support due to length of war and for firing the popular MacArthur
1953: Eisenhower becomes President
Armistice agreement is signed after both sides are behind 38th parallel, no peace treaty!