Transcript 16. Korean War

16. Korean War
By: Mikaela McDevitt and Brandon Jones
The Korean War
 The War lasted from 1950-1953. 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.
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.
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.
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.
What was the result of the Korean
War?
 The results of the Korean War were:
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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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