Cold War ConflictsThe Chinese Civil War & the “Forgotten War”
1944 - 1953
Chinese Civil War
Communists
Nationalists Led by Mao Zedong
Relied on aid from the U.S.S.R.
Highly motivated leadership and strong, well-trained guerilla army.
Led by Chiang Kai-ShekRelied on aid from the
U.S. (~$3 billion)Highly corrupt
governmentPolicies often did not
merge with his party beliefs
Chinese Civil War
The United States sends military aid, but does not commit troops.
Despite attempts, we are unable to negotiate peace.
Chinese Civil War
Republic of China People’s Republic of China
Chinese Civil War – Major Issues
Containment fails!
“Domino effect”—Once one nation falls, they will all fall.
The U.S. does not recognize the new Communist government in China.
Has the U.S. government been infiltrated?
The Korean War
Korea is split after WWII Which conference gives
Korea independence?
38th Parallel marks division between North Korea and South Korea
North Korea = Commie
South Korea = Democracy
The Korean War
Surprise, surprise – North Korea is occupied by…
The Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea in June 1950.
The Korean War
General Douglas MacArthur counterattacks & forces the North Koreans to the Chinese border.
The Korean War
China joins the fight & forces UN troops back to 38th parallel.
MacArthur pushes Truman to wage full-scale war against China Truman eventually fires MacArthur
Impact: The Forgotten War
The Korean War is a stalemate
Costs $67 billion leads to citizens supporting the Republican candidate in the 1952 election (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
Increased fear of communist aggression
(WE CAN’T EVEN BEAT THEM!)
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