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Nationalists Communists
Chiang Kai-shekSupported by
the U.S.Some
questionable activities
Mao ZedongHelped peasants
Started to gain recognition
China: a Communist Country
Civil War in China
U.S. sends $2 billion worth of military supplies to the Nationalists
Communist won power and established the People’s Republic of China Nationalists had weak military leaders and no support from
the peasants Peoples Republic of China
U.S. did not recognize as China’s true governmentU.S. citizens upset that this happenedFelt that Truman did not do enoughAfter this, many people felt that communists were
in the U.S. government
Korean Warhttp://www.shmoop.com/video/the-forgotten-war
At the end of WWII, troops in North of the 38th Parallel surrendered to the Soviets
Troops South of the parallel surrendered to the Americans Two nations develop: one communist, one
democraticSouth Korea North Korea
• Republic of Korea• Leader = Syngman
Rhee• Capital = Seoul
• Communist• People’s Republic of
Korea• Leader = Kim II
Jung• Capital = Pyongyang
North Korea Attacks South Korea
June 25, 1950, surprise attack on South Korea Start of Korean War
Truman orders troops to help South Korea Under command of General Mac Arthur
June 1950North Korea attacksSouth Korea and takes the capital
September 1950North Korea pushes South Korea and UN troops to the perimeter
September – October 1950MacArther performs counter attack. North Korean troops trapped and some surrender. Others push bac behind the parallel. They take North Koreas capital.
November 1950Chinese join North Korea and drive forces to the South. Chinese had more soldiers.
The war became between the Chinese and the United States
For two years the powers went back and forthMacArthur recommends attacking China
Wanted to use nuclear weapons Truman rejected the idea in fear it would start WWIII
China was backed by Soviet Union
MacArthur tries to go over the head of the President April 11, 1951 Truman fires MacArthur People mad
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