The Korean War

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In what year did China become a communist nation?
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1949
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By July of 1950, North Korean forces had pushed South Korean forces as far south as
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Pusan.
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Which of the following statements best describes the state of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?
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South Korea became democratic; North Korea became communist.
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In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to
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prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
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In October of 1950, UN troops pushed far into North Korea, which
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led China to become involved in the war.
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When WWII began, which country controlled Korea?
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Japan
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?
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The two countries are strong trading partners.
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Which statement best describes US involvement in the Korean Peninsula today?
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The United States has troops in place to help patrol the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea.
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Communism spread to China and to which of the following countries during and immediately after World War II?
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Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, and Indonesia
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The Korean War officially began in 1950 when
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North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.