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The Korean War: Causes, Key Figures, and Historical Impact

This overview explores the Korean War, its causes, major players, and lasting effects. It discusses the roles of figures like Syngman Rhee and Kim Il-Sung, examines the divided nature of Korea and Germany post-World War II, and outlines the four stages of fighting during the conflict. Additionally, the significance of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and the Hollywood Ten is considered in the context of 1950s America. The term "Forgotten War" is analyzed through its social and political implications.

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The Korean War: Causes, Key Figures, and Historical Impact

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  1. BELLWORK • What was HUAC? • Who were the Hollywood 10? • Explain the similarities and differences between the ways in which both Germany and Korea became divided into two separate countries. • Why did Kim Il Sung want to attack the South? • Describe the four stages of fighting during the Korean War. • THINKER: In the United States, the Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” Why do you think this is?

  2. Effects of the Korean War

  3. Syngman Rhee • 1945 - leader of provisional government in ROK • Appointed by US because he was pro-Western and anti-communist • After elections in 1948, became first president of South Korea • Extremely oppressive and unpopular in South Korea

  4. Kim Il Sung • Leader of North Korea from its establishment (1948) until his death (1994) • Member of CCP (Fought in CCW) • A Major in the Soviet Red Army during WWII • Soviets installed him as leader of prov.gov. in December 1945 • Created Korean People’s Army (KPA) with direct aide from Stalin • In 1948, the DPRK was established and Kim was chosen as premier (against UN)

  5. North Korea’s Cult of Personality His death & propaganada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOMyNOS4sc

  6. General Douglas MacArthur • How was he involved in WWII? • In charge of UN forces in Korea • Under his command, forces launched an amphibious invasion at Incheon and were successful in pushing the North Koreans back. • Urged the US to use the atomic bomb against China……caused his dismissal in 1951.

  7. The Fighting Sides

  8. Effects of the Korean War • South Korea • North Korea • China • USSR • US • UN • Class will be divided into six groups. • It is your job to explain how each one of the groups was affected by the Korean War. • Consider both long and short term effects

  9. FINISH RED SCARE NOTES!

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