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The Chinese Civil War & the “Forgotten War”. 1944 - 1953. Cold War Conflicts. Chinese Civil War. Led by Mao Zedong Relied on aid from the U.S.S.R. Highly motivated leadership and strong, well-trained guerilla army. Led by Chiang Kai-Shek Relied on aid from the U.S. (~$3 billion) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Cold War ConflictsThe Chinese Civil War & the “Forgotten War”
1944 - 1953
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Chinese Civil War
Communists Nationalists
Led by Mao Zedong Relied on aid from the
U.S.S.R. Highly motivated
leadership and strong, well-trained guerilla army.
Led by Chiang Kai-ShekRelied on aid from the
U.S. (~$3 billion)Highly corrupt
governmentPolicies often did not
merge with his party beliefs
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Chinese Civil War The United States sends military aid, but does
not commit troops.
Despite attempts, we are unable to negotiate peace.
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Chinese Civil War
Republic of China People’s Republic of China
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Chinese Civil War – Major IssuesContainment fails!
“Domino effect”—Once one nation falls, they will all fall.
The U.S. does not recognize the new Communist government in China.
Has the U.S. government been infiltrated?
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The Korean War Korea is split after
WWII Which conference gives
Korea independence?
38th Parallel marks division between North Korea and South Korea
North Korea = Commie
South Korea = Democracy
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The Korean WarSurprise, surprise – North Korea is occupied by…
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The Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea in June 1950.
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The Korean War General Douglas MacArthur
counterattacks & forces the North Koreans to the Chinese border.
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The Korean War
China joins the fight & forces UN troops back to 38th parallel.
MacArthur pushes Truman to wage full-scale war against China Truman eventually fires MacArthur
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Impact: The Forgotten WarThe Korean War is a stalemate
Costs $67 billion leads to citizens supporting the Republican candidate in the 1952 election (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
Increased fear of communist aggression
(WE CAN’T EVEN BEAT THEM!)