1. What were the effects of the
Korean War?
Results of War:
o
Korea was
devastated; Division seemed permanent; both sides suspicious, heavily armed,
there were constant cease-fire violations
o
American
rearmament dissuaded world communism from further aggression
o
UN had
exerted its authority, but communist world denounced it as a tool of
capitalists
o
Military
performance of China was impressive; she was clearly a world power, which made
fact that she wasn’t allowed a seat in the UN more unreasonable
o
American
relations were permanently strained with China as well as Russia. Americans tried to encircle China with
bases: in 1951 defensive agreements were signed with Australia and New Zealand
and in 1954 these three states, together with Britain and France, set up the
South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). US disappointed when only Pakistan, Thailand, and
Philippines joined, as many states wanted to keep clear of Cold War
o
NSC-68’s
recommendation to triple budget was implemented
o
US land
forces in Europe where strengthened
2. How significant was outside intervention
in the Korean War?
o
Led to intervention in Vietnam war
o
First test for UN
o
China’s reputation grew greatly
o
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