Vietnam and Korean Wars

Korean War From June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953The Korean War was fought between South Korea and communist North Korea. It was the first major conflict of the Cold War as the Soviet Union supported North Korea and the United States supported South Korea. The war ended with little resolution. The countries are still divided today and North Korea is still ruled by a communist regime.On June 25, 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea. The South Korean Army fled and forces from the United Nations came to help out. The United States provided the majority of the United Nations forces. Soon the South Korea government only occupied a small part of Korea on the southern tip.Supporting North Korea was the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. Supporting South Korea was the United States, Great Britain, and the United Nations. About 2.5 million people were killed or wounded during the war. Around 40,000 US soldiers died in the war. Who won the Korean War? No one North Korea South Korea United States DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Would you want to visit the Demilitarized Zone? Where is the demilitarized zone? Antarctica Florida Korea The Vietnam War Dates: November 1, 1955 - April 30, 1975The Vietnam War was fought between communist North Vietnam and the government of Southern Vietnam. The North was supported by communist countries such as the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The South was supported by anti-communist countries, primarily the United States. The United States lost the Vietnam War. It lasted for twenty years, something the US never expected when it joined in the fight. Not only did the US lose the war and the country of Vietnam to the communists, the US lost respect in the eyes of the world.A lot of people in the United States protested against the Vietnam War. Many songs were written to show people's anger that we went to war. Who was the Vietnam war fought between? North Vietnam China Southern Vietnam Russia True or False: The United States helped South Vietnam. True False Review of important words Cold War fight between the United States and the Soviet Union to make nuclear weapons Korean War war in Korea that lasted 38 months. The United States helped South Korea. There was no winner. Vietnam War North Vietnam won this war. The United States helped South Vietnam. Communism System where the government owns businesses and everyone is treated "equally" Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) A piece of land between North Korea and South Korea Ms. Leslie Your favorite history teacher How long did the Vietnam War last? 6 months 20 years 4 hours 2 minutes Korean War word search To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. UNITEDSTATES DEMILITARIZE RESOLUTION COMMUNISM VIETNAM TRUMAN KOREA CHINA