Flashcards in Before the Korean War Deck (12)
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1. When did Korea become a protectorate of Japan?
1905
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2. Who did the Koreans fight on the same side as in WWII?
Japan
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3. What declaration made Korea independent in 1945?
The Potsdam Declaration
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4. Who took over Japan after WWII?
The USA
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5. Which superpower had its army in Machuria after WWII?
The USSR
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6. Which European country had control in Indo-China (Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam)?
France
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7. At the Potsdam Conference of 1945 Korea was taken from Japan and divided into two. What was the dividing line?
The 38th Parallel
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8. How much of the world's gold reserve did the USA have in 1945?
two thirds
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9. How many warships did the USA have in 1945?
1200
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10. How many long range B52 bombers did the USA have in 1945?
1000
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11. The RoK was formed in South Korea in 1948. What does RoK stand for?
Republic of Korea
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