The Korean War

Dear students,

I apologize for missing class again today. I caught what my children have and I do not want to spread it to you! After having watched the film on the Korean conflict, please answer the following questions and post your answers to the blog:

Which country controlled Korea during WWII?

Why did Korea become divided on the 38th parallel after WWII?

Describe the North Korean invasion of South Korea which began on June 25 1950.

Explain advances made by the North Koreans until the UN and South Koreans were isolated at Pusan.

Explain how the US and other UN countries responded by attacking Inchon. Describe in detail how the Douglas Mac Arthur led raid occurred.

What happened once the US forces made their way up to the Yalu River?

Who was aiding the Chinese and North Korean soldiers by supplying them with weapons? Why could this country not involve itself directly in the conflict?

Explain how the rest of the conflict unfolded until the armistice was signed on July 27th 1953.

Why is the Korean War known as the forgotten war?

The Berlin Blockade and Airlift

The Berlin Blockade and subsequent airlift mark the beginning of the events that would come to symbolize the Cold War. Please answer the following questions using internet resources to assist you:

• Describe the post war division of Germany and why this led to tensions between the Soviets and the US. (explain the allies access to Berlin)
• What was the April Crisis?
• Describe how and why the Russians blockaded Berlin?
• Explain how the Allies planned to “save” West Berlin.
• What happened on Black Friday?
• How did the Allies use Operation Little Vittles to record a major propaganda victory over the Russians?
• Explain how the event finally ended and why the Russians finally decided to lift the blockade.
• Describe the Marshall Plan

All questions are to be answered using full sentences and all posts need to be made by 8:00 am Wednesday May 18. Also be prepared to discuss your answers at our next class meeting. I apologize for not being in class today, my daughter is ill. Mr. W.