1. By: Mikaela McDevitt and Brandon Jones
16. Korean War
By: Mikaela McDevitt and Brandon Jones

2. The Korean War
The War lasted from The peninsula was divided after WWII into North and South Korea. Russia supported North Korea while the US supported South Korea. Each of the two states that occupy the land clamed to own the other which lead to many disputes between the two. In June 1950 North Korea attacked South Korea without warning. Three days later the capital of South Korea had fallen. It was then when the UN had stepped in. Soldiers from fifteen countries were sent into Korea to aid the South Koreans. Majority of these soldiers were American. These forces were able to push the north Koreans back over the 38th parallel where it all began. The war had turned into a stalemate and peace talks were started. After two years of peace talks, an armistice was signed in 1953.

3. Why was the Korean War fought?
The Korean War was fought in the South to stop the spread of communism, while the North was trying to spread communism.
As well, the South was supported by the United States, while the North was supported by Russia. The war took place as tensions began to rise between the United States and Russia because of the Cold War. Meaning the Korean War was another way of the United States and Russia fighting over the tension created by the Cold War.

4. What countries fought in the Korean War?
The two countries that fought in the Korean War were North Korea and South Korea.
North Korea was aided by Russia and supported communism.
South Korea was aided by the United States and was against communism.

5. Who won the Korean War?
The Korean War ended with a cease-fire agreement between the North and South. Meaning no one won the war.
Today the 38th parallel dividing Korea is still present.

6. What was the result of the Korean War?
The results of the Korean War were:
The division of Korea into North and South along the 38th parallel.
Continued tensions among North and South Korea.
North Korea following communism.
South Korea becoming anti-communist.
Gave the United States a reason for an increase in military expenditures.
Brought the United States and Great Britain closer to stop the spread of communism.
Allowed for China to become a major military force with aid from Russia.
3 million civilian casualties because of the war.
Industry destroyed in fighting.
140,000 United States casualties.

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