The Korean War

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  1. 4. On June 25,1950, North Korea invaded South Korea by going beyond the 38th parallel, with the goal of wanting to unite both North and South Korea under one government. This led to the beginning of the _______ War.
  2. 5. After the Korean War, South Korea was able to maintain their _________ government, while North Korea remained communist.
  3. 7. A ___________ zone was established between North and South Korea, in which it served as a dividing border and as a buffer zone to prevent fighting.
  4. 8. The United Nations called for a ________, but the North Korean troops continued to fight and attack. As a result, the UN forces got involved to try to drive the North Korean troops out of South Korea.
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  1. 1. Korea was divided into two parts along the 38th ________.
  2. 2. The U.S. knew they had to step in to help South Korea to try to contain __________.
  3. 3. The _______ Union supported North Korea, as they saw the Korean War as a great opportunity to spread communism.
  4. 6. On July 27,1953, an ________ agreement was signed, which was a temporary agreement to stop the fighting.