The Korean War
A overview of the origins and legacy of the Korean War. A U.S. Information Agency video provides the background of the conflict and author Charles Hanley discusses the legacy of the war in Korea.
Description
A overview of the origins and legacy of the Korean War. A U.S. Information Agency video provides the background of the conflict and author Charles Hanley discusses the legacy of the war in Korea.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How was Korea divided after World War II? How were the two Koreas different after this division?
- Why did North Korea invade South Korea?
- What was the impact on the Korean people?
- Describe the different sides of the conflict.
- Why was the Korean War significant?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- 38th Parallel
- China
- Communism
- Democratic Republic
- Korean War
- Refugee
- Sovereign
- Soviet Union
- United Nations