Conflict in Korea 1/2: Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950-1975

Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950-1975 - Conflict in Korea. The resources are suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History.

• The causes of the Korean War: nationalism in Korea; US relations with China; the division of Korea; Kim Il Sung and Syngman Rhee; reasons why the North invaded the South in June 1950; US and the UN responses; USSR’s absence from the UN.
• The development of the Korean War: the UN campaign in South and North Korea; Inchon landings and recapture of South Korea; UN forces advance into North Korea; reaction of China and intervention of Chinese troops October 1950; the sacking of MacArthur.
• The end of the Korean War: military stalemate around the 38th Parallel; peace talks and the armistice; impact of the Korean War for Korea, the UN and Sino-American relations.

Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons, revision guide and assessment:

01 - Welcome to History - The Development of the Cold War in Europe
02 - The Emergence of Communist China
03 - The Division of Korea
04 - Nationalism in Korea - Deterioration of Relations and Divisions
05 - The USSR’s Support for Mao Tsetung and Kim Il-Sung
06 - The Invasion of South Korea - 25th June 1950
07 - UN and US Response to the Conflict in Korea
08 - The Path to War in Korea
09 - Causes of the Korean War
10 - Development of the Korean War - Inchon Landings and the Recapture of South Korea
11 - The Reaction and Intervention of China in the Korean War - October 1950
12 - The Interpretations of the Sacking of General McArthur
13 - Conflict in Korea: Assessment
14 - Conflict in Korea: Revision Guide

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