China’s reaction (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did Chinese forces launch their attack in the Korean War?
On what date did Chinese forces launch their attack in the Korean War?
25 October 1950
How many Chinese soldiers secretly moved into North Korea in mid-October 1950?
How many Chinese soldiers secretly moved into North Korea in mid-October 1950?
300,000 soldiers
How did China communicate its warning to the international community?
How did China communicate its warning to the international community?
Through the Indian ambassador
What was the name of the Chinese military force that intervened in Korea?
What was the name of the Chinese military force that intervened in Korea?
Communist Party Volunteer Army Corps
Why did President Truman dismiss General MacArthur?
Why did President Truman dismiss General MacArthur?
For refusing orders & advocating attacks
On what date was General MacArthur dismissed by President Truman?
On what date was General MacArthur dismissed by President Truman?
11 April 1951
Which city did Chinese and North Korean forces capture by winter 1950-1951?
Which city did Chinese and North Korean forces capture by winter 1950-1951?
Seoul
What type of Soviet military support did China receive?
What type of Soviet military support did China receive?
MiG-15 fighter aircraft
How did Chinese forces avoid detection before their attack?
How did Chinese forces avoid detection before their attack?
Camouflaged in mountain terrain
What policy did President Truman adopt after Chinese intervention?
What policy did President Truman adopt after Chinese intervention?
Containment
What was the situation along the 38th parallel by spring 1951?
What was the situation along the 38th parallel by spring 1951?
A stalemate developed
What border did South Korean troops cross into North Korea in October 1950?
What border did South Korean troops cross into North Korea in October 1950?
The 38th parallel