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Chapter 12.2���The Korean War

1950-1953

12.2 Objectives

•  H-SS 11.8.5, 11.9.3, 11.9.3•  Explain how Mao Zedong and the

communists gained power in China.•  Describe the causes and progress of the war

in Korea.•  Identify the long-term effects of the Korean

War.

12.2 Focus Question

•  How did President Truman use the power of the presidency to limit the spread of communism in East Asia?

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Jiang Jieshi

Mao Zedong

38th Parallel

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Douglas MacArthur

Limited War

Post WWII Total WarLimited War

SEATO

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Communists Gain Control of ChinaMarks Engles Lenin Stalin Mao

Who: Nationalist leader Jiang Jieshi and Communist leader Mao ZedongWhat: Civil war divided China. The nationalists and the commies joined forces to fight Japan. USSR supported Commies and the US supported the nationalists. Communists won the war.When: 1948Where: ChinaWhy: division of ideology in China- communism and nationalism.

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Civil War Divides China

Americans Fight in Korea

90,000 N. Korean troops with Soviet tanks and weapons. They took over Seoul (the S. Korean capital). US came in to help S. Korea. Part of the Truman Doctrine. MacArthur (WWII hero) led the counterattack. Battle ended up at the 38th parallel after pushing up to the Chinese border and involving the Chinese. We are still at the 38th parallel.

Who: Truman, UN, USSR, China, Mao, MacArthur.

What: North Korea was turning communist like China, south Korea wanted to be capitalist. USSR and China helped N. Korea, US helped S. Korea. The natural division of land was on the 38th parallel. North Korea invaded S. Korea with USSR help.

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The Korean War Has Lasting Effects

Who: Eisenhower, StalinWhat: Lots of bloody battles at the 38th parallel. We said we might nuke them. Got USSR involved. Resulted in a cease fire. Still stuck. When: 1950’s-present

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STAR Question!!!

12.2 Focus Question

•  How did President Truman use the power of the presidency to limit the spread of communism in East Asia?