Study Guides

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils undergo a wider depth study which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today: the Cold War. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the international relations in this Cold War period.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the significance of the Korean War.

Key Notes

• The Korean War ended in 1953.
• The USA rollback strategy failed during the Korean War.
• The Korean War was a proxy war between the USA and USSR.
• Proxy wars allowed the superpowers to avoid direct conflict.
• Soviet influence over China grew during and immediately after the war.

Vocabulary To Learn

• armistice: an agreement to stop fighting that is made between two countries
• 38th parallel: the pre-war border between North Korea and South Korea
• strategy: a plan that you use to achieve something
• proxy war: a conflict where some groups fight on behalf of a larger country, which does not participate directly itself

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The USSR only experienced benefits from the Korean War.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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