process in which a country that was divided is joined together again as one country

belief that if one country became communist, others near it would more easily become communist too

to become or make something become greater or more serious

a situation in which neither group involved in a conflict can win or get an advantage

Outbreak of the Korean War

History

In this unit, pupils looked at events in China, Korea and Vietnam and how they affected global relations. In 'Cold War development: how peaceful was 'peaceful co-existence'?', students will consider the development of the Cold War and the events and competition that caused the Cold War to progress.

In 'Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'?', pupils studied the events that led to the outbreak of the Cold War. In 'Cold War development: how did the Cold War develop in Asia?', pupils will look at events in China, Korea and Vietnam and how they affected global relations.

Cold War development: how did the Cold War develop in Asia? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which countries supported North Korea's invasion of South Korea?

Why did Truman decide to support South Korea?

What is the process in which a country that was divided is joined together again as one country?

They did not want Korea to become non-communist.

They did not want North Korea's leader to remain in power.

They did not accept a US army so close to their border.

Why did China enter the Korean War in 1950?

What is the term for a situation in which neither group can win or gain advantage?

He thought this would lead to China being a super power. 

He thought this would lead to a stronger economy.

He thought that capitalist states would always be enemies of communism.

How did Mao justify his 'leaning to one side' stance?

How many people lived in communist states by 1949?

Write the missing word. An {{}} is an agreement between countries or political parties to work together to achieve something.

Truman did not want to ally with the PRC.

Truman did not want the USSR to become stronger.

Truman did not believe that Mao could lead the PRC.

Why did the US decide not to recognise Mao's communist government?

The theory that more countries would fall to communism if one led the way

The theory that more countries would turn to capitalism

The theory that more countries would be hostile to the US

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Outbreak of the Korean War

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.