True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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On June 24, 1950 the United States united North Korea and South Korea.
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2.
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Congress declared war on Korea after a battle at the 38th parallel.
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3.
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A situation in which no side achieves a decisive victory is a stalemate.
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4.
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After Douglas MacArthur was relieved of his command, he came home to a
hero's welcome.
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5.
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A demilitarized zone is an area where troops are stationed.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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The original goal of the United Nations forces in Korea was to push the North
Koreans back across the
a. | 29th parallel. | c. | 32nd parallel. | b. | 38th parallel. | d. | 42nd parallel. |
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7.
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The capital of South Korea is
a. | Pyongyang. | c. | Pusan. | b. | Inchon. | d. | Seoul. |
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8.
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What became a new goal for the war after the North Koreans were pushed
back?
a. | a democratic Korea | c. | a Communist Korea | b. | a fascist Korea | d. | a socialist
Korea |
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9.
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The stalemate at the 38th parallel lasted for
a. | almost two years. | c. | one month. | b. | two months. | d. | almost three
years. |
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10.
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The agreement ending the Korean War created
a. | another war. | c. | a demilitarized zone. | b. | a unified
Korea. | d. | a 42nd
parallel. |
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | Soviet Union | d. | China | b. | Douglas MacArthur | e. | Harry S. Truman | c. | United
States |
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11.
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sought UN approval to invade North Korea
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12.
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once controlled North Korea
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13.
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once controlled South Korea
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14.
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commander of UN forces in Korea
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15.
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attacked UN forces in North Korea
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Short Answer
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16.
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Where was Korea divided?
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17.
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Who was the general in charge during the Korean War?
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18.
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What was the result of the cease fire of the Korean War?
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19.
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What was MacArthur’s position on how to handle the situation in
Korea?
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20.
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What was Truman’s position on how to handle the situation in Korea?
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