1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute April 12, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. The students will explain how Communists came to power in China and Korea by summarizing the reactions of the United States Announcement: Chapter 18/19 Test May 13 Drill: Answer the following questions: 1. Who led the Communists and Nationalists during the civil war in China? 2. What might the Communist victory in China mean for U.S.-Chinese relations? Motivation: What do you know about the Korean Conflict? Why is not a war?

3. Civil War in China Chinese civil war between the Nationalists and Communists interrupted to defeat Japan in WWII Mao Zedong led the Communists Chiang Kai-shek led the Nationalists U.S. gave $3 billion to the Nationalists Fighting Breaks Out Nationalists and Communists resumed fighting after WWII Chiang Kai-Shek lost and retreated to Taiwan Initiated a red scare and charges that Truman “lost China”

4. Korea peninsula a Japanese colony since 1910 38 th parallel decided after WWII June 25, 1950-North Korea crossed the 38 th Truman said it proved the “containment doctrine” NSC-68:U.S. quadruple its defense spending 3.5 million men ready $50 billion/year or 13% of GNP U.S.S.R. absent from the U.N. on June 25 Truman did not consult Congress Sent MacArthur and American air and naval forces Police action

5. MacArthur attacked at Inchon-behind enemy lines Attack pushed North Koreans back behind the 38 th South Koreans kept going north and the U.N. authorized a crossing “have the boys home by Christmas” not so fast MacArthur wanted to: 1. Blockade the Chinese coast 2. Bomb bases in Manchuria 3. Tactical nuclear weapons on Southern Chinese coast MacArthur then relieved of his duties when he spoke out publicly against Truman

6. Talks began in July 1951 and by July 1953 an agreement was reached 38 th parallel remained the border created a de-militarized zone 54,000 American lives $20-$22 billion

7. Complete the Guided Reading sheet and submit prior to the end of class.

8. Should the United States fight Korea to stop the spread of communism? Explain your position with evidence from the text.

9. 1. Read Chapter 18 Section 3