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6. MacArthur and Truman had decided on a new motive. What was it?
- Offensive motive to liberate the North of Communism
- To surrender then re attack
7. When did it start and end?
- 25th June 1950-27th July 1953
- 16th March 1945- 8th May 1949
- 1st August 1953- 29th January 1955
8. Was Kim Il Sung anti-communist or communist?
9. Approximately how many people lost their lives in the war?
- 5 million
- 10 million
- A few 100 thousand
- Over 25 million
10. In September 1950...
- A UN counter offensive was launched at Incheon and cut off many north Korean troops
- The war ended
- The Pusan Perimeter was blown up
11. When did North Korean forces move into the South of Korea?
- 25th June 1950
- 8th August 1953
12. The United States provided....
- 50% of the military personnel
- Less than half of the military personnel
- 90% of the military personnel
- All of the military personnel
13. Who occupied North Korea?
- No one, just North Koreans
- The Russians
- The Americans
- The Chinese
14. Why did the war end?
- An armistice was signed to separate North and South Korea and allow the return of prisoners
- South Korea had surrendered to North Korea, but the border was still kept in place
- A peace treaty was signed to end the conflict
15. Which countries was the war fought against?
- North and South Korea
- North Korea and the USA
16. What did the amphibious assault at Inchon do?
- Pushed the North Koreans out of Seoul and back to their side
- Attacked North Korea from sea, killing many of their troops
- Sneak attack at Pyongyang to destroy many weapons in factories
17. The war was fought in one of the most hottest and driest summers on record. What were American soldiers often forced to do?
- Drink contaminated water which posed the threat for dangerous diseases
- Drink their urine
18. Was Syngman Rhee anti-communist or communist?
19. Was the invasion the first military action of the Cold War?
20. Who was the weaker side?
- The Allies
- The North Koreans
